Melanie Giard

Posted on Oct 8, 2012 in Featured Young Leaders

Melanie Giard


Communications Officer, World Water Council

After 8 years of experience within her travel agency in Marseilles, France, Melanie joined the World Water Council in January 2002, initially as a translator and assistant. After handling logistics for various international events, she progressively took on greater responsibilities within the Communication Department.

Her academic background includes both communications and languages: Following studies in Tourism & Geography, she acquired a master’s degree in 2002 in Applied Foreign Languages and technical translation in both English and Russian at the University of Provence. She also obtained a master’s degree in Information & Communication Sciences from the same University.

In 2006, Melanie became Communication Officer at the WWC, in charge of overall communication activities, including publications, media and public relations, web development and coordination of projects such as the “Water & Film Event”, amongst others. She is also responsible for coordinating the communication activities related to the 6th World Water Forum that will be held in Marseille in March 2012.