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Melissa Eckert

March 10, 2022

Melissa joined the Prize in 2013 and manages the foundation’s finances, human resources, and office operations. She has worked in philanthropy, strategic planning, public health, and nonprofit administration for over 20 years, having held positions with the Koret Foundation, the Washington University School of Medicine, and the Center for Urban Education about Sustainable Agriculture. Melissa holds a BA in Psychology and a MPH in Community Health from Saint Louis University; she interned at the Carter Center and is a Coro Fellow.

Recent Posts

A Whirlwind Week with the 2025 Goldman Environmental Prize


April 30, 2025

The Goldman Environmental Prize just completed a wonderful week of celebration and community. Throughout the week, the 2025 Prize winners met with numerous NGOs and colleagues in the San Francisco Bay Area, sharing stories of environmental impact and building networks for their ongoing work. Plus, they explored Bay Area sites—like Muir Woods and Golden Gate Park—engaged…

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Introducing the 2025 Goldman Environmental Prize Winners


April 21, 2025

Meet the 2025 Goldman Environmental Prize winners! These grassroots heroes prove that when ordinary people take action, they have the power to turn apathy into positive change for the environment. When it comes to protecting our planet, Goldman Prize winners know that the doing makes the difference. Tune into the San Francisco award ceremony tonight,…

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Three Earth Week Events with the Goldman Environmental Prize


April 9, 2025

It’s Earth Month at the Goldman Environmental Prize!  As we count down to Earth Day and the 2025 Goldman Prize winner announcement, we are excited to share three opportunities to connect with our global community of environmental movers and shakers. We have so much to learn from these phenomenal leaders, who show us how to…

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