Melissa Daruna

Melissa has been leading Keep It Colorado since 2019 and shifted to conservation work after a decade in the parks and recreation field where she focused on policy development, community programming, parks, recreation and open space management and strategic partnerships. She has a bachelor of science in parks, recreation and tourism administration from Western Illinois University and a juris doctorate from The John Marshall Law School. Melissa is passionate about protecting and preserving Colorado's beautiful landscapes and working toward a sustainable future.