Melissa Holbrook has been a member of ASTM since 2002, working primarily within its geosynthetics committee (D35). She served as subchair of D35.03 until 2022, and in 2024 became D35’s membership secretary. As a member at large, she has lent D35 both extensive knowledge in quality control and a drive to engage young professionals, particularly women. For her contributions, the committee honored her with an Award of Merit (2022) and an Award of Appreciation (2023).

Holbrook holds a B.S. in chemistry and a M.S. in analytical chemistry from the University of Georgia.