Melati Wijsen

Melati Wijsen, a talented changemaker and movement builder, is admired for the illustrious career she has developed over recent years. By leading the sustainability movement driven by youth since 2013, Melati has devoted her time to implementing change and educating audiences on the importance of this movement. As the proud Founder of Bye Bye Plastic Bags, she has taken the industry by storm and has utilised her keen interest in the environment to become a successful entrepreneur. When looking to hire a passionate speaker, look no further than Melati.

Having graduated from high school one year early, Melati was naturally gifted academically from a young age and utilised her incredible intelligence to create a profound environmental movement. Standing side-by-side with her youngest sister, they founded Bye Bye Plastic Bags, an organisation which aims to create a world free of plastic bags and where the younger generation are empowered to stand up for what they believe in. Dedicated to implement positive change, Melati has also become the proud Founder of another three successful businesses, including One Island One Voice, Mountain Mamas, and Youthtopia. Inspiring audiences around the world, she utilises her online platforms to help young people learn the skills which have allowed her to get to where she is today.  

Recognised for her admirable career, Melati was selected as FORBES' top ten most inspiring women in the country. An inspirational figure, she was honoured by TIME as part of the annual list of most influential teens in the world along with CNN Heroes Young Wonders and FORBES 30 under 30. Melati has co-chaired the World Economic Forum GPAP committee, been a crucial Member of the inaugural Expert Advisory Panel for the Earthshot Prize, and has recently had her film, ‘Bigger Than Us’, premiere at the 74th Cannes Film Festival 2021. Believing that the younger generation can accelerate change, her work throughout the community is putting this goal into motion. 

Recipient of the Blue Water Heroes award, Melati Wijsen is now highly sought-after to attend speaking events internationally. Empowering audiences through short and meaningful peer-to-peer programs and providing them with the tools they need to be changemakers, she has become a must-see speaker for audiences of all ages and backgrounds. When looking to book a transformational speaker, Melati is the ideal option for events of all kinds.