With over 22 years in Commercial Interior Design, Melanie Charlton is a Certified Interior Designer with deep experience across retail, healthcare, corporate, and higher education sectors. She brings nine years of workplace strategy expertise, working alongside business developers to deliver thoughtful, results-driven design solutions. Now in sales at MillerKnoll, Melanie partners with architects and interior designers, guiding her team and clients to engage early—well before the contract phase—for maximum impact. A passionate advocate for ongoing growth in the design community, she mentors rising professionals and leads educational initiatives that go beyond standard CEUs. Melanie is presenting “Presence with Purpose: Reading People and Responding with Intention”—a dynamic session on emotional intelligence, body language, and intentional communication that enhances collaboration and elevates design outcomes. If you're looking to sharpen your people-reading skills and lead with greater clarity and empathy, don’t miss this inspiring talk.