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Melissa Ashbaugh is a Senior Transportation Planner at Metro since August 2023, having previously held the position of Associate Transportation Planner. Ashbaugh participated in the NASA DEVELOP National Program with Science Systems and Applications, Inc, focusing on environmental justice and urban heat risks. As an Energy Research and Evaluation Intern at TRC Companies, Inc., research efforts supported public agencies and utilities. Ashbaugh served as Director at EMC Research Inc. for nearly five years, implementing data processing improvements and managing significant projects impacting California's COVID-19 response. Ashbaugh's early career included educational roles with AmeriCorps and research experience at Boston Children's Hospital, contributing to significant academic publications. Ashbaugh holds a Master of City and Regional Planning from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Reed College.
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At Metro, we are dedicated to shaping a better future for the greater Portland region. Our work spans parks and nature, land and transportation, garbage and recycling, and arts and events across several locations including: Metro Regional Center, the Oregon Zoo, the Oregon Convention Center, Portland’5 Centers for the Arts and Portland Expo Center. Metro is committed to hiring and supporting staff who reflect the diversity of our communities, and to creating welcoming workplaces. We know diverse voices make the region better and help us fulfill our public mission.