Melissa Watkins

Melissa Watkins is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in operations and people management across various industries. Currently serving as Circulaw and Dutch Projects Co-holder at Dark Matter Labs, Melissa focuses on urban climate transition initiatives and circular economies. Previously, Melissa played a pivotal role in enhancing global people processes and recruitment strategies at Dark Matter Labs and served as a People & Operations Consultant at The Pattern that Connects. With a background in operations management, Melissa contributed significantly to business automation and customer journey optimization at Synthesis, while also managing projects for high-profile clients at Protein. Earlier career roles include Executive Assistant at McKinsey & Company and Office Manager at Spaarne Gasthuis, alongside leading a diving resort to increased occupancy and revenue. Melissa holds degrees from Erasmus University Rotterdam and the University of Amsterdam, complemented by training as a Psychodynamic Therapist from Academie voor Psychodynamica.