Melanie achieved her own PhD in 2019 and understands the enjoyment and pressures that can arise. Therefore she has a person centred approach ensuring emotional support throughout the process as well as academic support.

She enjoys working with colleagues and students who are interested in creative strategies to learn and empower people in marginalised groups or vulnerable situations. She provides a wellbeing environment for all of her students in order for them to succeed; allowing them to make a valuable contribution to their industry.​