Melony Lewis

Melony Lewis, along with her husband Adam, co-founded Canyon Echo Capital, investing in world-positive initiatives, including climate solutions, technology, human health, mental health and mindfulness. She also heads their family foundation, focusing on national and global funding for environmental protection and solutions, education, human rights and equality, mental health, and the arts.

Grateful to call the Roaring Fork Valley home, Melony is deeply engaged with many social service organizations within her local community and throughout the valley. Currently, she is co-president of the Aspen Art Museum, and serves as a trustee of the Aspen Institute, the Aspen Community Foundation, and Aspen Country Day School, all of which provide far-reaching support for the broader regional population. Involvement with Impact Partners and documentary film, as a medium for influencing transformative change, has also been a passionate area of focus.

Prior to working in the investment and non-profit sector, Melony focused on mindfulness and well-being during her 10-year working relationship with Byron Katie as Executive Director. Through this experience, Melony realized how instrumental mental health is in creating and maintaining a fulfilling life. During and since this time, she has enjoyed supporting non-profit organizations, a variety of companies and individuals in the arena of wellness.

Melony’s career history also included public relations and marketing, medical employment recruiting, and guiding cycling tours throughout France. She received her BA from The University of California, Santa Barbara. Melony currently lives in Aspen, CO with her husband and their two sons.