Mel Barker, CEO, Westernport Biosphere

Mel has worked across the private sector, consulting and government in management and leadership roles, including at EPA Victoria and Sustainability Victoria. Mel became the CEO of the UNESCO Western Port Biosphere Foundation in May 2021. Passionate about environmental issues and a proud UNESCO Biosphere Reserve local resident, Mel is committed to driving impactful outcomes at the Foundation. Mel has a Bachelor of Information Science from the University of Adelaide and a Master of Environment from the University of Melbourne.