Margaret Gaydos Mellon

Background

Mellon, Margaret Gaydos was born on October 19, 1945 in Daytona Beach, Florida, United States. Daughter of William Franklin and Margaret (Galloway) Gaydos.

Education

Doctor of Philosophy, University of Virginia, 1976; Juris Doctor, University of Virginia, 1981.

Career

Associate, Beveridge and Diamond, Professional Corporation, Washington, 1981-1983; director toxics program, Environmental Law Institute, Washington, 1984-1985; director National Biotechnology Policy Center, National Wildlife Federation, Washington, 1985-1993; director Agriculture and Biotechnology, Union of Concerned Scientists, since 1993.

Achievements

• Margaret Gaydos Mellon has been listed as a reputable educator, director, lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Activist and speaker on environmental impacts of biotechnology, since 1986. Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science. Member District of Columbia Bar Association.

Connections

Married May 3, 1973 (divorced December 1985).

Father:

William Franklin Gaydos

Mother:

Margaret (Galloway) Gaydos

Spouse:

May 3