Melissa Merrett is an accomplished Communications and Marketing Manager at John Holland since February 2017, with a progressive career in communications roles, including Communications Lead and Senior Communications Advisor. Prior to this, Melissa gained extensive experience in journalism, serving as a Senior Journalist at Leader Community Newspapers and holding various journalism positions at McPherson Media Group, The Northern Times, and Herald and Weekly Times. With a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Politics from Deakin University, Melissa is a highly skilled media professional, adept in news reporting, communications, campaign delivery, and newsroom coordination.