Melanie St.James

Melanie St. James is an impact innovation executive committed to fostering holistic solutions for global advancement.

Rooted in her early experiences across China, Senegal, and Zimbabwe, Melanie founded Empowerment Works to empower communities through market access and equitable partnerships.

A pioneer in global collaboration, she co-created The Global Summit to unite social, economic, and environmental movements under participatory governance.

Melanie's work with medicinal plants led to BioNova™ Health, focusing on HIV/AIDS treatment and research partnerships with prestigious institutions.

She brings a unique perspective with global understanding and unwavering dedication to empowering indigenous communities.

Her expertise spans regenerative strategy, sustainability, social permaculture, and cross-sector collaboration, among other capacities.

Melanie holds degrees in International Relations, Diplomacy, Collaborative Negotiation, Political Science, and Public Administration with a focus on sustainable community development.