With over 23 years of experience in higher education management, strategic partnerships and communications, Mellissa Tawin is a seasoned professional dedicated to advancing teaching excellence, faculty development and institutional engagement. As Deputy Director, Strategic Partnerships and Internationalisation at the Institute for Pedagogical Innovation, Research and Excellence (InsPIRE), Nanyang Technological University, she leads initiatives that bridge academia and industry, foster international collaborations, and enhance educational policies and practices.

Mellissa has played a key role in developing and implementing university-wide frameworks on faculty awards, academic integrity, and teaching excellence. She has spearheaded strategic communication efforts, revamping digital platforms to strengthen stakeholder engagement and institutional branding. Her leadership extends to organising large-scale academic events, including the prestigious Nanyang Education Awards and supporting faculty through targeted development programmes that emphasise pedagogical innovation and educational technology.

Her experience include policy development, collaborative learning strategies, instructional design and the integration of technology-enhanced learning environments. She is committed to creating engaging learning spaces and driving continuous improvement in academic standards through quality assurance frameworks that promote institutional excellence and regulatory compliance.

She also contributes to overseas university transformation projects, supporting initiatives in pedagogical innovation, strategic development and governance enhancement.

Mellissa holds a Master of Education in Management from James Cook University and multiple professional certifications in training, educational studies and pedagogy from globally recognised institutions. Passionate about transforming teaching and learning practices, she continues to drive impactful change across the higher education landscape.