By Karen Hopper Usher
EAST LANSING — Money, access and people. Those are Melisa Klem’s priorities as the new executive director of the Society of Environmental Journalists.
While not a journalist, Klem’s work in proposal and grant writing is that of a person who knows how to wield words.
“I consider writing proposals to be a competitive sport,”  said Klem, who began her new job with the start of the new year. Her most recent post was as director of development at the Seafood Nutrition Partnership.
She said she loves fundraising and was looking for an opportunity to become an executive director of a non-profit organization.
“SEJ needs a fundraiser at the helm, and I think we’ve found that,” said Bobby Magill, president of the society’s board of directors.
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