Guest
Melissa Dinwiddie
Melissa Dinwiddie is an innovation strategist, keynote speaker, and former professional artist who helps leaders and teams unlock creativity under real-world pressure. With a background as a Juilliard-trained dancer, visual artist, improviser, and jazz singer-songwriter, she brings a deeply human lens to innovation and leadership—especially in analytical, high-stakes environments. Melissa works with organizations and leaders to replace “innovation theater” with small, practical experiments that build trust, learning, and momentum. She is the author of the forthcoming book Innovation at Work, which explores why play, imperfection, and rapid learning are essential—not optional—when outcomes truly matter.