Over 20 years in environmental impact roles, including conservation research and outdoor leadership. Committed to social innovation, community engagement, and circular economy, and loves any discussion around lean canvas, design thinking and the future of work-integrated learning. Currently venturing into the development of entrepreneurial mindsets for the next generation to lead us into systemic change for a healthier world.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - "To me, 'future leaders' are visionaries that act as catalysts to create positive change that benefits society. I see a version of the world that embraces directional systems innovation to help solve the complex social problems that the future will bring (climatic change, food insecurity, decarbonization, resource depletion, etc.) and aim to bring positivity and enthusiasm to that space to energize and inspire others to work towards the creative solutions required for us all to prosper. I have always been unrelenting in my curiosity! I love the boundless realms of the natural environment and consider the world’s knowledge landscape in much the same way – borderless. I have recently shifted from a background in ecological science to business management and organizational studies with the aim to apply my understanding of systems and interconnectivity in order to facilitate the acceleration of a systems thinking climate response. I am dedicated to helping create a future where young people are empowered not disheartened; where they feel they can contribute to positive social change and make a difference to those around them. I am driven to change the narrative of our future from one of despair to one of collective action. And I am learning all I can to help make that happen!If we are like-valued (but not necessary like-minded), let’s work together to create the novel solutions required for our complex future."-Melanie Lewis