Melissa Lenker - Supervisor - Wetlands and Water Resources Unit
Melissa joined MassDOT in 2018 as an Environmental Analyst in the Wetlands Unit. She transitioned to the role of Wetlands and Water Resources Coordinator in 2021, and to the role of Wetlands and Water Resources Supervisor in 2022. Prior to joining MassDOT, Melissa completed a Bachelor of Science degree in the Science of Natural and Environmental Systems at Cornell University, and a Master of Science degree in Renewable Resources at McGill University. She started her career working in the private sector as an environmental consultant before transitioning to public service.
In her current role, Melissa oversees wetlands and water resources permitting in highway design for MassDOT’s construction advertisement program. She helps review projects for compliance with a wide range of regulations, including the Wetlands Protection Act, Sections 401 and 404 of the Clean Water Act, and other state and federal regulations. Melissa has also been actively involved in MassDOT’s co-op/internship program and MassDOT’s Mentorship Program. Melissa’s favorite part of working at MassDOT is the ability to work on culvert and bridge replacement projects, since she believes that every project is an opportunity to increase resiliency and aquatic connectivity, while making safety improvements for the traveling public.
In her free time, Melissa enjoys traveling, reading, home repair, and playing with her rescue dog.
Previous Staff Profiles
- Justin Woelfel - Environmental Analyst – MEPA/NEPA Unit
- Kurt Jergensen – Historic Bridge Specialist – Cultural Resources Unit
- Eric Woodward – Assistant Supervisor – NEPA Unit
- Erica Larner – Coordinator – Wetlands and Water Resources Unit
- Cate Kenna – Environmental Analyst – Hazardous Materials Review Unit and Salt Remediation Program
- Emily Hargreaves – Environmental Analyst – Stormwater Management Unit
- Madelinn Harmelink – Environmental Analyst - MEPA/NEPA Unit
- Courtney Walker – Coordinator – Wetlands and Water Resources Unit
- Andrew Johnson – Environmental Analyst – Environmental Construction Compliance Unit
- Melissa Andrade – Environmental Analyst – Cultural Resources Unit
- David Paulson – Supervisor - Wildlife and Endangered Species Unit
- Michael Dami – Environmental Analyst - MEPA/NEPA Unit
- Katie McArthur - Coordinator - Hazardous Materials Review Unit
- Kylie Abouzeid - Former Environmental Analyst – Wetlands and Water Resources Unit
- Matt Saniuk - Environmental Analyst – MEPA/NEPA Unit
- Trevor Burns - Environmental Analyst – Wildlife and Endangered Species Unit
- Maria Briones - Stormwater Management Unit Supervisor
- Noah Boland - Environmental Analyst – MEPA/NEPA Unit
- Cori Beckwith - Former Environmental Analyst – Wetlands and Water Resources Unit
- Stacey Donahoe – Cultural Resources Coordinator for Major Projects
- Alex Lamarche - Environmental Analyst – MEPA/NEPA Unit
- Julia Hoogeboom - Environmental Analyst – Wildlife and Endangered Species Unit
- Henry Barbaro - Former Stormwater Management Unit Supervisor
- Carleigh Norton - Environmental Analyst – MEPA/NEPA Unit
- Jim Smith - Hazardous Materials Review Unit Supervisor
- Tim Dexter – Environmental Program Engineer for Major Projects