Melanelle BC Hémêfa (elle/she/sie) is a versatile creator who combines a broad interdisciplinary knowledge and experience as an author, performer, lecturer, consultant, strategist, supervisor, moderator and curator. At the heart of her work is her love for spoken and written words and her ability to create spaces which shape encounters, reflection and transformation.

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From an artistic, scientific, educational, intersectional and emotional perspective, she addresses topics such as mindful communication, personal and team development, healing and literary arts, emotions as well as Afrodiasporic life and work. Her work is supported by sound theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). It follows a discrimination-critical, needs-based approach that aims to promote sustainable change through safe and inclusive structures at the societal, institutional and individual levels.

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Since 2020, Melanelle has enriched numerous projects, organizations and stages with her creativity and expertise.

Melanelle thinks, speaks and loves in Ewe, French, German and English.