Do you have a bold idea, ambitious project or sticky challenge in need of fresh eyes, strategic superpowers, and a transparent, creative approach? I’m your human.

Here’s how we can work together:

  • Coaching

    Interested in professional coaching around self-determination for the greater good via your livelihood, vocation, or business? Schedule a quick, free consultation with me to find out how I can help and if we’re a good fit.

  • Facilitation

    Are you an ally or accomplice desiring accompaniment in your work toward positive social or ecological impact? Does your team need help solving a problem or moving through conflict? Learn more about how I can facilitate collaboration, hold space for transformation, and carve new paths forward with you.

  • Strategic Advisory & Design

    Are you designing a program and need help thinking through stakeholder experience, measuring impact, identifying risks, assumptions and unintended consequences, inclusion and equity? I specialize in bringing relational, experience, convening, program, and human-centered design to complex programs.

  • Speaking

    Organizing a conference, team building retreat, or related events? You can book me to speak about innovation ecosystems, building a social enterprise, human-centered design and leadership, community organizing, or grassroots impact. Choose your own adventure!

Here’s what a few of my colleagues, collaborators, and past clients have to say:

“Mel exemplifies beautiful honesty and brilliance. She has the unique ability to see the box, what is outside the box, and, with outcomes in mind, bring oxygen into the room so you feel free to play inside and outside the boundaries. And THAT is FUN.”

— Maria Balcazar Tellez, food systems consultant

“Mel is amazing. I feel so confident working with her. We learn from each other. If I summarize all my experiences working with Mel into four words, they would be: supportive, knowledgeable, engaging, and motivational.”

— Mony Pich, owner, Soksabike Tours, Cambodia