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(Co-Founder)

Melanie is a senior executive with extensive international experience in the private and public sector. She has a proven track record with over two decades identifying and selecting interdisciplinary and diverse leadership talent. She is a trusted advisor to leaders from the grassroots level to the halls of power. She has a proven track record of cultivating and building long-lasting stakeholder relationships. She has lead international initiatives and teams for global engagement and robust place-based/Interest-based partnerships offering opportunities for mutual learning, innovation, and knowledge sharing for social and economic impact. Melanie is a board member and accredited mediator,  experienced public speaker and facilitator.