Melanie Condon works in External Affairs & Issues Management for Unilever North America. In this capacity, she handles issues and risk management for the corporate brand. She also works to ensure Unilever’s Sustainable Living Plan is being embedded in the business as well as being communicated externally. As part of Unilever’s commitment to transparency, Condon manages their SmartLabel program including working with brands to provide information to the platform beyond what could fit on the label. Condon has her MBA from the University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business and her BA in Political Science and International Affairs from the University of New Hampshire. She currently resides in Washington D.C.