Melissa is an original Queenslander with most her life living on the Gold Coast. Starting in Early Childhood Education straight from school, Melissa soon learned she had a passion for education. Being promoted from an educator to a supervisor to a second in charge. She then went on to complete her degree in Early Education and graduated with flying colours. She then secured her Training and Assessment qualification and came to EIM as a Trainer for the Early Childhood department, it was moments before Melissa’s passion took over and saw her graduate to Team Leader, then Training Manager for all departments and now the General Manager. Melissa brings energy, passion and planning to the table regularly exceeding both students, partners and staff expectations. Melissa has a love for her beautiful family and her latest addition Baxter, the cutest sausage dog anyone has seen.