Originally from New Zealand, Melinda channels into her work the famous Māori proverb: “He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata.” What is the most important thing in the world? It is the people, it is the people, it is the people.

Melinda is an operationally focused accounting and finance leader with a strong academic foundation, a deep understanding of business principles, and a firm belief that organizational growth begins with attracting and retaining exceptional talent. With two decades of executive search experience, she brings a consultative, partnership‑driven approach—serving as a trusted advisor to search committees and hiring managers throughout the recruitment and onboarding process.

She believes organizations need strong leaders, and strong leaders deserve strong teams. Talented headhunters make that possible by delivering diverse, highly qualified candidate pools, and that is the standard Melinda upholds. She is particularly skilled in coaching executive professionals seeking career advancement and clarity in their next step.

Melinda’s expertise spans a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, higher education, hospitality, real estate, construction, energy, and professional services. Her specialized experience includes supporting nonprofits from Alaska to California, as well as family‑owned, private, and publicly traded organizations across the U.S. and internationally.