Melanie is Program Manager of RECSI (Regional Emergency and Critical Care Systems Strengthening Initiative), supporting emergency care clinicians across the Pacific and Timor-Leste. A specialist in international development and public health, she has led capacity-building programs in PNG, Fiji, and Vanuatu. Melanie’s work focuses on systems strengthening and cross-sector partnerships. With postgraduate qualifications in development, evaluation, and public health, she is committed to improving regional health outcomes through collaboration and culturally grounded approaches.