Melissa Schooley

Melissa Schooley is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in government affairs and public policy within the healthcare sector. Currently serving as Vice President of Global HEMA & Government Affairs and Vice President of Corporate Health Policy & Government Affairs at Abiomed since August 2016, Melissa has a strong track record of collaborating with key agencies such as CMS and HHS to enhance patient access and advocate for critical healthcare policies. Prior roles include Senior Director of Global Government Affairs and Policy at Medtronic, where strategic political and policy counsel was provided to senior management, and Vice President roles at Coventry Health Care and First Health Group Corp, focusing on corporate strategy and policy impact. Early career experience includes positions at the Health Insurance Association of America, as well as legal research roles at various prestigious firms and governmental committees. Melissa holds a Juris Doctor from American University Washington College of Law and a B.S. in Political Science and Business Administration from James Madison University.