Bio
Melanie joined Coastal Partners as Communications Officer in 2026, bringing more than 25 years’ experience in communications, marketing and stakeholder engagement across the public and private sectors.
Throughout her career, Melanie has enjoyed helping organisations communicate clearly, build trust and engage people with complex topics. She has worked across environmental, public sector and commercial organisations, developing campaigns, building relationships and creating communications that make technical information accessible and meaningful.
Melanie is passionate about making complex issues easier to understand and helping communities feel informed and involved in the decisions that affect them. She believes clear, honest communication plays an important role in building trust and encouraging people to engage with the changing coastline.