Melly Preira

Melly Preira is Human Resources Director at the Jesuit Refugee Service. Her HR Department supports 56 countries in 10 regions and implements effective HR management practices, tailored to both field and HQ realities. Melly guides management on the development and promotion of strategic policies and projects to support the wellbeing and performance of their employees. Melly’s focus is on organisational wellbeing, consisting of organisational policies, specific self-care practices, and tailored health and psychosocial support services in response to a balanced equation between employee wellbeing, duty of care and organisational performance. Before serving JRS, Melly worked for international development organisations including FAO and IDLO. Melly holds a BA in Human Resources Management with a focus on social relations from the CNAM in France and a MSc in International Human Resources Management and Development from the University of Manchester, UK.