Melissa DeSimone

Ms. DeSimone is the executive director for Michigan Lakes and Streams Association, Inc. She also manages the production of the organization’s quarterly magazine, The Michigan Riparian, designed for members and subscribers concerned about lake and stream issues. Ms. DeSimone has volunteered for many years in different capacities for the Gravel Lake Association located in Southwest Michigan. She currently sits on the board of a handful of other nonprofit organizations in and outside of Michigan. She holds a bachelor of science degree in Education with concentrations in Science, Social Studies, and Language Arts from Illinois State University and a Master of Arts degree in Educational Administration from Governors State University. Ms. DeSimone also holds a Watershed Management Certificate from Purdue University.