Melody Starya Mobley

Rising through the ranks of the USDA Forest Service as history’s First Black Female Forester, Melody Starya Mobley’s story is an remarkable example of systemic success.

Melody suffered years of abuse, oppression, and tokenism that catapulted her into a lifetime of sharing her survivors story. Melody served our public lands, followed by a decade of recovery,

Melody emerged from the ashes of trauma to share her testament. Her mission is to create positive change for groups that have been historically excluded from natural spaces.