Areas of focus
- AMLR (Anti-Money Laundering Regulations)
- Financial penalties
Education
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Law
Master's in Legal Research (LLM)
GCSS - Certified Global Sanctions Specialist
ACAMS - Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist
Experience
Melissa has been active in the field of financial and economic crime for over 15 years, focusing on the prevention of money laundering and terrorist financing, as well as compliance with sanctions regulations. She is a regulatory specialist who draws on her experience in academia, supervision, the financial sector, and consulting. Melissa works as an independent consultant and assists financial and non-financial institutions, as well as the government, in preparing for the new European AML package, the new sanctions regulations, and related compliance issues. Melissa is a member of the core group of the Clingendael Sanctions Network, a platform dedicated to research and collaboration in the field of sanctions. She is a regular (guest) speaker at institutions and events.
