Megan Mekelburg joined the California Natural Resources Agency in May 2025 as the Deputy Secretary for Legislation. She serves as principal liaison between the Agency, including its boards, commission, and departments and the state legislature, advising on legislative priorities. Prior to working at CNRA, Megan served as Deputy Secretary for Appointments in the Office of Governor Gavin Newsom since 2024. Before joining the administration, Megan was a Senior Associate at Environmental & Energy Consulting from 2023 to 2024 where she worked on clean transportation and energy policy. Prior to that, she served in a variety of roles in the California State Senate including Acting Chief of Staff, Legislative Director, Legislative Aide, and Scheduler from 2019 to 2023. Megan holds a Master of Public Policy and Administration from Sacramento State and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from University of California, Davis. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, running, and stand-up paddling with her dog.
