Melissa Bland joined the CCSD in January 2018. She has a background in publication design, higher education, and human resources. She now oversees programs and planning efforts for the Engineering & Utilities Department, including water conservation, water resources, asset management, grants, contracts, project management, and regulatory reporting. Melissa has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Mills College. When not working, you can usually find her buying houseplants or planning her next trip. She owns a home in Paso Robles with her fiancé and their blended family of four kids and three cats.