Melissa joined the Board in December 2017 and is a senior media executive with over 30 years of experience in the marketing, advertising & tech industry in Australia. She is experienced in business strategy and leading teams.

She is currently National Agency Lead at Meta, a global technology company that specialises in digital marketing solutions. Previously she was Head of Melbourne, Head of Agency (VIC) & Government.   

Prior to joining Facebook, Melissa was Sales Director (VIC) at Fairfax Media, publisher of The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age & AFR, where she led the digital transformation of the team.   

She held a Victorian Board Member position with Starlight Children's Foundation between 2002-2004.

Melissa was chair of the Women’s Football Governance Committee in the club's pursuit of an AFLW licence, which was subsequently granted.

Melissa is a member of the Nominations Committee.