Dr. Melba K. Wasunna
Melba has fifteen years’ experience with a strong track record on strategy development and implementation, project management, stakeholder management, risk management, human rights, gender inclusion and sustainability.
AWEIK is governed by a Governing Committee of seven members who are elected in the Annual General Meeting. They include industry representation in mining, oil and gas, artisanal and small scale miners, jewelers and gemstone dealers, entrepreneurs in extractives, professionals, and grass-root women involved in or affected by the extractives sector.
The women that serve on AWEIK’s Governing Committee are recognized experts in their fields and innovative thought leaders helping the Association address the critical needs of women in extractives in our programs and initiatives.