Melissa Hockstad named MatSE Alumna of the Year
The 2023 MatSE Alumna of the Year was awarded to Melissa Hockstad, M.S., president and CEO of the American Cleaning Institute which is the leading association representing the $60 billion U.S. cleaning product supply chain. In her role, she is responsible for the overall leadership of the organization, including advocacy, science and research, communications, sustainability, and business growth.
Her colleagues have described as … the epitome of the word professional, … smart, savvy and wonderful to collaborate with on projects, … poses an excellent balance of technical and managerial skills, … and a pleasure to work with.
Hockstad received her master’s degree in materials science and engineering from Penn State. She is a past recipient of the Richard E. Tressler award and a member of the MatSE External Advisor Board.
For more information on 2023 MatSE Awards, click here.