Melinda, a Principal GIS Consultant at Advisian, boasts extensive experience as a geospatial professional and leader, providing solutions to government, construction, and engineering consulting sectors. She has held various roles with the Victorian Committee for SSSI and has been a key figure in the annual delivery of the Locate Conferences Australia, serving as a Director. Melinda’s contributions to the Locate Board’s Subcommittee for Diversity and Inclusion have been instrumental in implementing inclusion and diversity frameworks for Locate23’s program success. Her proactive role in extending diversity and inclusion within the geospatial industry earned her the Diversity and Inclusion Award, with judges commending her as an impactful leader guiding decisions on inclusion for diverse speakers and representatives in geospatial events.