Hey There!
We are Alice, Melissa and Solai — and AMS is our space to follow what sparks our curiosity. It's where we explore ideas, make things, and share whatever we're learning along the way.
Meet the Team
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Alice Priddis
Alice is an occupational therapist and vocational counsellor.
Alice helps people return to work after injury, drawing on her understanding of the physical body, mental states, and social dynamics. She is passionate about getting to the root cause of challenges — beyond quick fixes — to create solutions that bring people back into alignment.
Alice is especially interested in the intersection of health, chronic pain, and systems that often overlook the whole person.
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Melissa Chan
Melissa is a management consultant, product director and writer.
Melissa has worked across startups, ASX100 companies, nonprofits and government, including advising in the Prime Minister’s Office. She is currently a product leader at a tech company helping people launch careers.
Melissa is a skilled communicator who drives action through clarity. She has written for national newspapers, produced a documentary series, and is currently authoring her first book.
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Solai Valliappan
Solai is a tech investor, non-executive director and writer.
Solai has a portfolio career spanning venture capital, board directorships, keynote speaking and casual academia. With an actuarial background, she loves delving into data to extract insights that spark system change.
Solai mentors startups, founders and investors. She regularly publishes thought pieces that stimulate curiosity and empower informed decision-making through knowledge and insight.