Melanie Colburn

Melanie Colburn, Director of Innovation and Research at the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), is deeply committed to advancing sustainability within the built environment. With an MBA in Sustainable Business and specialized certifications in circular economy and energy efficiency, Melanie has spent over 15 years advising Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and nonprofits on integrating sustainability into their core operations. Presently, Melanie focuses on cultivating thought leadership, discerning market trends, and enriching the green building body of knowledge. Notably, she served as project lead and co-author of the State of Decarbonization report by USGBC and Arup, which debuted at COP28. She has also volunteered on various board and industry working groups, reflecting her sincere desire to drive positive change in sustainability.