Melissa Cohen

Melissa Cohen is an accomplished professional with extensive experience at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, where responsibilities include serving as Acting Director and Deputy Director of the Division of Technical Engineering and Architecture, managing programs like the Workforce Resilience Program, and overseeing Enterprise Agile Transformation initiatives. As Founder of Rustonyx Consulting, Melissa leverages expertise in technical engineering and consulting services. Prior experience includes a Communications Representative role at Lockheed Martin, where marketing strategies for publications and events were developed, and a Swim Instructor at LifeBridge Health & Fitness. Early career roles in marketing and public relations at Eyemaginations and Stella Maris showcase diverse skills in event coordination, advertising campaigns, and public outreach. Melissa holds a Master's degree in Information Systems from the University of Maryland Baltimore County and a Bachelor's degree in Mass Communications from Towson University.