Mel joined Durham University in 2017 initially in HR before taking up an EDI role in 2018. In her previous role as EDI Lead (Race and Religion/Belief), she managed the University’s Race Equality Charter work and supported the delivery of the Hate Crime Project and the Report + Support tool, alongside various collaborative initiatives with stakeholders. As Assistant Business Partner (Faculties), she will be working with colleagues in continuing to foster and embed EDI principles across faculties and academic departments. She holds an MSc in Human Resource Management and in Business Psychology, as well as a BA in Legal Management. Mel's previous postgraduate research focused on migrant workers’ experiences and on cross-cultural management.