Speaking
Most of my speaking has been at veterinary conferences, where I draw on my experience as a Certified Veterinary Technician and nonprofit leader to talk about inclusive leadership, the importance of diversity and representation, equitable management practices, increasing access to care for underserved communities, and non-traditional career paths in the profession.
I also love speaking with audiences outside of veterinary medicine when my work or experience overlaps. No matter the setting, my goal is to make the conversation practical, honest, and useful, so people leave with ideas they can actually apply in their work.
What People Are Saying
Melody does a fantastic job of educating on systemic issues and distilling them down into actionable steps the individual can take.
Melody is an engaging speaker, passionate about what she does, relatable, and accessible.
Previous Lectures
Speaking Topics Include:
Non-traditional Career Paths
Pet Health Equity
Process Improvement
Language Access
Equitable HR Strategy
Community Veterinary Medicine
Human-Animal Bond
Equitable Decision Making
Inclusive Leadership
Workplace Conflict Transformation
Culturally Responsive Veterinary Healthcare
Cross-cultural Communication