In 2012 Melissa co-founded People for Purpose with Rachael McLennan on a mission to enhance the leadership capability of social-purpose organisations. Melissa is a specialist advisor working with Boards and Directors on leadership acquisition, structure and governance performance improvement for purpose-led organisations.Melissa brings her cross-sector knowledge and expertise to support Boards to consolidate their foundation and purpose, align internal stakeholders, and improve their leadership capability.Melissa has a depth and breadth of sector knowledge having worked with hundreds of organisations across diverse cause areas, large and small, on improving leadership and governance across strategy, risk, purpose and impact. Melissa is well respected for her blend of energy, passion and ability and regularly presents on aligning people and purpose, and good governance.