" Melissa is a skilled leader and experienced strategist who has a diverse skill set underpinned by a deep sense of integrity, professionalism and passion across all her ventures. I have worked with Melissa in a variety of capacities, initially at Rainforest Partnership where as a board member, I witnesses her incredible skill in working effortlessly in multiple capacities while always maintaining focus and assurance. She has a natural leadership ability and can function at micro and marco levels in challenging and complex situations. As part of a team, her drive and energy inspire her collaborators and her dynamic congeniality means shifting proficiently between mentoring interns, advising senior board members and working directly with Indigenous communities throughout Peru and Ecuador on a daily basis. In other creative endeavours, I have witnessed Melissa’s skills as a digital native, creative producer and project manager where her ability to develop and deliver large-scale ambitions ideas is second to none. Her work ethic is underpinned by an insatiable drive and passion for sustainability and climate action, meaning the core of every idea and decision is designed to make the world a better place. Melissa would be an asset to any organization with a shared vision for a sustainable future."