Meet the Harbingers: Rhiannon Melvin

Rhiannon here to support Harbinger in the role of Digital Media Specialist. I’m looking forward to helping create immersive, digital stories that drive change.

What’s your role at Harbinger, and what impact do you hope to make?

At Harbinger, I am a proud Digital Media Specialist, bringing over a decade of experience in the digital media industry, particularly in video production, graphic design, and content creation. As a graduate of the Global Business and Digital Arts program at the University of Waterloo, I aim to bring a unique perspective on user experience tied with emotional intelligence to the table. My goal is to help shape immersive eLearning content through a fresh, human-centered lens.

How did you find your way into this field or industry?

My passion for creating immersive digital experiences started in childhood, when I began using our family’s digital camera to film short home videos. I loved making my family laugh with quirky edits and eventually started uploading these videos to YouTube, where they reached a wider audience than I ever expected. Content creation became a hobby that followed me through school and University, where I expanded into new forms of digital storytelling. Over time, I discovered the power of using media to evoke positive emotions and create meaningful experiences. That journey ultimately led me to Harbinger, where I’m excited to continue making fun, engaging content that brings learning and smiles to people's lives.

What energizes you most about your day-to-day work?

What energizes me most is the opportunity to create content that makes learning feel easy and enjoyable. I believe that the experience of learning, not just the outcome, deserves more focus in the eLearning space. Knowing that something I create might help someone feel proud of what they’ve learned or inspired to keep going is incredibly rewarding. I’m driven by the chance to design engaging, immersive learning experiences that make people feel both accomplished and empowered.

What’s an unexpected thing we would find at your desk?

A wide assortment of snacks! When I’m deeply engaged in work I love, I tend to lose track of time…including mealtimes. To keep myself going, I stock a fun variety of snacks at my desk, from crackers and hummus to a box of Japanese treats. It’s my way of staying fueled without breaking the creative flow.

What is a fun fact about you most wouldn’t know? 

Most people are surprised to learn that I’m a Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do. I dedicated over a decade of my evenings to training at the Dojang after school and earning my Black Belt remains one of my proudest achievements. It taught me discipline, perseverance, and the importance of showing up consistently - all skills I carry into my professional life today.