Melissa Beckette-Batchellor

Melissa Beckette-Batchellor is an accomplished Human Resources professional with extensive experience across various sectors, including healthcare, municipal government, and retail. Currently serving as the Executive Director of People and Inclusion at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada since April 2022, Melissa previously held the position of Director of Human Resources at Durham Children's Aid from December 2016 to April 2022, focusing on strategic HR solutions for families, children, and youth. As a co-owner of Tom's No Frills from 1998 to November 2019, Melissa was involved in numerous HR functions while managing a large team. Additional roles include serving as Senior Human Resource Business Partner at Bridgepoint Active Healthcare and Human Resource Business Partner at The Scarborough Hospital, contributing to labor relations and strategic HR initiatives. Educational achievements include a Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management from Durham College, a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Brock University, and ongoing studies at Cornell University in Diversity and Inclusion.