Melanie Archer brings online editorial experience to GHS, with a particular focus on making global development research engaging and accessible. At GHS, she has focused on raising the profile of nursing, NCDs and obesity.

Previously, Melanie launched and managed BBC Media Action’s Insight blog, which made the case for communication’s role in global health, governance and humanitarian action. Melanie also has a background in think tank communications, having previously worked for the Overseas Development Institute’s humanitarian team and Africa Research Institute, both in London.

Melanie has also worked for Dods, a political information company and media platform openDemocracy. She has a first class undergraduate degree in International Relations from the University of Edinburgh.