Draft:Melissa Dewar

Melissa Dewar (Born May 14 1997) is a British entrepreneur, speaker, former beauty queen, and founder of The Modernists, an innovative membership platform that provides access to a global network of private members' clubs.

Career
Melissa graduated from the University of Cambridge in 2023 with a Master's degree in Architecture with distinction. She previously worked in the luxury architecture, design, and real estate industries before founding her companies.

The Modernists
Launched in 2023, The Modernists connects members with exclusive private clubs around the world based on their interests and goals. It also offers a luxury perks program with discounts from high-end brands. The platform facilitates social connections among members across different clubs.

Philanthropy
Melissa is the founder of a platform and charity called Rescued. Rescued is a platform that provides support to individuals affected by Parent Child Abduction. Melissa is an advocate for the charity Reunite, which assists families impacted by parental child abduction. In 2021, she was a finalist in the Miss Universe Great Britain 2021 competition, using that platform to raise awareness for the cause. She has also participated in public speaking engagements related to this issue.