she/her
Melissa is an experienced operations professional who is passionate about protecting the natural environment and its inhabitants. Prior to working at CDA, Melissa held roles at Future Super and Sustainable Investment Exchange where she witnessed the power of collective action firsthand. She also worked at the Australian Society of Authors where she worked with a team of committed individuals to protect the rights of authors in Australia.
Melissa holds a Bachelor of Arts as well as a Master of Creative Writing. She is currently completing a Graduate Diploma in Psychology. She lives, works and studies on Gadigal land.