Melissa Pouliot has extensive experience in the strategic promotion of catchment issues and community engagement in natural resource management. Her work with Wimmera CMA over an extended period established its community profile, provided consistent environmental and technical information and built an understanding of the complex relationships within the catchment. Melissa has excellent communications skills and an appreciation of the drivers for community to actively partner in natural resource management activities. She is able to work with a range of people to deliver quality messaging, informing and motivating, as well as promoting the outcomes of programs and activities.