Melissa Tong-Fulgueras

Melissa leads the People Operations team providing a strategic focus in the areas of Human Resources, Payroll, Employee Training, Volunteers and Placement of Students. Melissa and her team are committed to their people and their ongoing development.

Melissa’s journey with SYC started in 2011 when she joined as an Employment Broker at Job Prospects. Upon completion of her Bachelor of Management, Human Resource Management in 2012 she began working in the Human Resources team. As a talented and dedicated professional, Melissa held several Human Resource roles, before becoming General Manager of People Operations in 2019 and progressing into her role of Chief People Officer in 2021.

As Chief People Officer, Melissa is passionate about bringing out the best in people and providing opportunities for people to grow within their roles and teams. Melissa is dedicated to ensuring SYC remains an employer of choice because of the positive and supportive culture and their commitment to their Mission.