Melanie Thompson

Melanie Thompson is an experienced program officer specializing in non-infectious disease programs at the CDC Foundation, a role held since August 2022. Previously, Melanie served as a Clinical Care Navigator and Quality Improvement Specialist at Support Incorporated, where responsibilities included managing budgets and coordinating partnerships for a SAMHSA System of Care grant. Other notable positions include Senior Program Associate at the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute, Strategic Alliance Manager at the Arthritis Foundation, and Senior Project Coordinator at the Inclusive Preparedness Center. Melanie began a career in research as a Research Assistant at the Marcus Autism Center, contributing to a CDC pilot program. Educational qualifications include a Master of Public Health from Emory University and a Bachelor of Science from the Georgia Institute of Technology.