Melissa Rayner

Background

About Melissa Rayner

Melissa Rayner developed and founded The Foodprint Experience as part of a Post Graduate Diploma in Permaculture Design. The Foodprint Experience was a five-year project utilising a social enterprise model, focused on creating ethical and sustainable meals with homegrown, hyper-local produce, and native Australian ingredients. In partnership with multiple organisations The Foodprint Experience provided work experience and employment opportunities to vulnerable and at-risk community members at a city cafe hub. The café was recognised as a leading food service provider and caterer for environmentally and socially conscious organisations and businesses. Achievements:2019 - City Business Excellence Award for Best Green Business 2019 - City Business Award Finalist for Best Caterer 2020 - Social Trader's Certified2020 - SA Women Award Heart Category Finalist Melissa’s diverse background includes a bachelor’s degree in visual arts, over 20 years in hospitality, tourism and management, and numerous voluntary roles in the community service sector. Melissa’s interest in environmental and social issues became the impetus to her developing a leading social enterprise in environmental and community contribution. Melissa's most recent role as the SA Plastic Free Places Project Co-ordinator enables her to continue achieving her goal to inspire zero waste and circular economy strategies in the hospitality industry.