Mel joined the SOS-UK team in March 2020. She is working on Invest for Change: a campaign for university money to work in the interests of students, not against them; with an emphasis on climate justice.
Mel studied Geography at The University of Sheffield and was elected as their Union Development Officer, leading on sustainability, as well as commercial and financial activity, across the university and students' union. At Sheffield, Mel successfully campaigned to embed Education For Sustainable Development into the curriculum and worked with university leaders to ensure the commitment to divesting from fossil fuels was fulfilled. Before joining SOS-UK, Mel worked at the University of Bristol on staff and student engagement campaigns in the Sustainability Team.
Outside of work, Mel enjoys running, cooking and getting out on her bike.