Mélina served as Strategic Advisor at Myriad USA, focusing on the African and Middle Eastern markets, particularly Francophone Africa.

Her work aimed to boost Myriad’s visibility and impact in the U.S. through strategic marketing, stakeholder engagement, and capacity building. She developed a comprehensive database of social entrepreneurs and nonprofits, engaged diaspora communities in the U.S., designed a marketing and communications plan, and played a key role in organizing the KBF Africa Prize winner’s U.S. roadshow and gala events.

This project reshaped Mélina’s career, transitioning from the private to the nonprofit sector and aligning her aspirations with her values. It deepened her commitment to human rights, social justice, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly around equity and inclusion. “Working in the U.S. with diverse teams broadened my global perspective and strengthened my ability to thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments.”