Melissa Avery

Melissa Avery has a diverse work experience in the field of healthcare. Melissa is currently serving as the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health at the American College of Nurse-Midwives since 2022. Prior to this role, they worked as a Professor at the University of Minnesota for 27 years, from 1994 to 2021. Melissa also has experience working as a Certified Nurse-Midwife at HealthPartners from 1982 to 2007. Additionally, they served as a Board member at the American College of Nurse-Midwives from 2000 to 2005.

Melissa Avery obtained their Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree in Nursing/Midwifery from the University of Kentucky, attending from 1980 to 1981. Later, they pursued a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nursing at the University of Minnesota, where they completed their studies from 1985 to 1993.