Melissa Henry

Melissa Henry currently serves as a Senior Technical Assistance Consultant at the American Institutes for Research, where responsibilities include project management, technical assistance provision to healthcare organizations, and qualitative data analysis. With previous experience as a Senior Research Assistant for the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's Aligning Forces for Quality initiative, Melissa coordinated efforts involving 85 hospitals to improve patient care. Additional roles at NARAL Pro-Choice America, UC San Diego's Intergroup Relations Program, and various internships highlight a commitment to public health, social justice, and policy advocacy. Melissa holds a Master's in Public Policy with a focus on Health Policy from The George Washington University and a Bachelor's in International Studies and Critical Gender Studies from UC San Diego.