Mel Thompson

Mel Thompson is an experienced professional currently serving as the Online Course Content & Facilitation Lead at the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa since September 2021, where responsibilities include developing free online courses that highlight the museum's taonga and knowledge. Previous roles encompass Learning Coordinator for Sector Capability at Te Papa, managing a comprehensive professional development program for educators in the Culture & Heritage sector; Media Communications for Know Your Stuff NZ; and Investment Coordinator at the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, overseeing a $60 million science research fund. Mel Thompson also contributed as a Science Advisor for Whitebait Productions, provided industry liaison for Chiasma NZ, and served as a Logistics Administrator at WineWorks. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Science with First Class Honours in Molecular Biotechnology from Victoria University of Wellington, and earlier studies in Development Studies and International Relations.