Meet the team
We are a small but passionate team of communication and behavioural insight professionals. We have deep experience at the cross-section of organisational culture, faciliation and strategic communication. Each of our team members has gained this experience working in and with government agencies, and we continue to build our skills and awareness of the latest best practices.
Melanie Gibbons | Director, Communicator and Facilitator
Melanie is a passionate communications professional with over twenty years of experience, who is deeply committed to demonstrating the value of communications to an organisation. After a successful career in-house in the public and private sector, Melanie founded Elm in 2018. She thrives on working with a diverse range of clients to develop effective strategies to reach their audience and uplift internal communications capability. Her approach prioritises authenticity and human connection, helping clients engage with their audiences and stakeholders.
Amy Arbery | Facilitator, Culture Guru and Chief Glitter Officer
Amy is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in various policy sectors, she excels in understanding the motivations behind behaviour and culture change, essential for successful strategy implementation. Her curiosity and empathy shapes her client and stakeholder interactions. By deeply understanding the individuals and communities at the core of any change, Amy effectively anticipates risks, fosters lasting relationships and achieves shared goals. Amy thrives on collaborating with teams to help them recognise and harness their individual and collective strengths, fostering high-performance cultures and improved outcomes.
Nikola Sofatzis | Communicator
Nikola Sofatzis is a dynamic communications professional, passionate about using her communications skills to make an impact. She believes in the inherent value of strategic communications for all organisations and understands the importance of translating success into tangible results that align with clients’ and stakeholders’ priorities.
Since joining Elm Communications, Nikola has successfully applied her strategic communication, content development and stakeholder engagement skills across multiple projects with clients in public, not-for-profit and private sectors, achieving impressive results.
Charlie and Murphy | Emotional Support Officers
Charlie & Murphy are experts at brightening up our work days. They are always there to lift our spirits or give a quick cuddle on a challenging day.
Murphy is the office ball-fetching aficionado, whereas Charlie is often found dozing off on the job. They both excel at providing unwavering support to our team, but mostly, it’s them who needs the emotional support.
They are paid in pats, treats and the occasional ball throws and compensated appropriately for the value they bring to the team.
