Megan Melamed

Megan Melamed is an atmospheric scientist and strategic leader dedicated to accelerating climate solutions through science, collaboration, and innovation. As Program Lead for Methane Removal Research at Spark Climate Solutions, she brings more than 15 years of experience advancing atmospheric and climate science across government, academia, and international organizations, with deep expertise in super pollutants—such as methane—and their connections to air quality and climate change.

Before joining Spark, Megan served as Deputy Director of NOAA’s Chemical Sciences Laboratory, where she provided strategic leadership for a 140-person research team focused on air quality, climate, and stratospheric ozone. She managed a $25 million annual budget and advanced initiatives on wildfires, methane and co-pollutant emissions, and solar radiation modification.

Earlier in her career, Megan was Executive Director of the International Global Atmospheric Chemistry (IGAC) Project, where she built a global coalition of scientists dedicated to understanding the changing atmosphere and its impacts on people and the planet. She also served as an AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellow at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and as an NSF International Research Fellow in Mexico City.

A Colorado native, Megan holds a Ph.D. and M.A. in Environmental Engineering from the University of Colorado Boulder and dual B.A. degrees in Chemistry and Spanish Literature from Colby College. She enjoys spending time with her family in the mountains and remains deeply connected to the landscapes that inspire her lifelong dedication to a thriving planet and human prosperity.

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