Speaking &
facilitation
“Melina was the perfect MC for our SAGE Symposium. She took the time to understand what we wanted the event to achieve and drew on her deep knowledge of the medical research sector and workforce to guide important conversations with confidence and care.”
— Janin Bredehoeft, CEO, Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE)
How I can contribute
I deliver engaging and accessible talks that connect evidence, lived experience and big-picture thinking, inspiring fresh perspectives and meaningful action.
Keynote speaker
II guide thoughtful panels, fireside conversations and roundtables that draw out different perspectives, create connection and help people move from complexity towards clarity.
Panel moderator & facilitator
I bring warmth, energy and structure to conferences, summits and special events, keeping the program flowing, audiences engaged and the bigger purpose front and centre.
Event emcee
From conversation to action
I am known for my ability to bring people together around important conversations that inform, inspire and drive action.
Making complexity accessible
I translate complex topics across health, innovation and social change into clear, accessible insights, connecting ideas and helping audiences see the bigger picture.
I bring warmth and authenticity to every conversation. I encourage different perspectives and thoughtful discussion, with a focus on leaving audiences with new ways of thinking and practical takeaways.
Creating conversations that matter
Selected engagements
Panel facilitator, Innovating Women’s Health: Creating the workforce of tomorrow
University of New South Wales
Emcee, EDI Enablers in Medical Research Institutes
Science in Australia Gender Equity | 2026
Emcee, Growth Masterclass
Australian Technologies Competition | 2026
Panel facilitator, Women’s Health MedTech Summit
Medical Technology Association of Australia | 2026
Panel facilitator, Women’s Health
Summit
Women’s Agenda | 2025
Planning an event or important conversation?
Whether you’re looking for a speaker, moderator or facilitator,
I would love to explore how I could help create a conversation that resonates.