Melissa Bennett

Melissa Bennett is an experienced professional in the agricultural and environmental sectors, currently serving as Technical and Extension Manager and Avocado Grower Services Representative at Apata Group Limited since September 2020. Prior to this role, Melissa worked at NZ Avocado as an Industry Systems Associate from June 2017 to September 2020. Earlier experiences include summer internships at the Bay of Plenty Regional Council and the Department of Conservation in 2016 and 2015, respectively. Melissa holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Planning from The University of Waikato, completed in 2017.