Melanie Ragan

Melanie Ragan is an experienced cybersecurity professional with a robust background in information security management and compliance. Currently serving as Manager of Cyber Security - Compliance at Community Health Systems since October 2023, Melanie previously held the position of Information Security Manager at Yellow, where leadership capabilities were showcased by guiding a diverse team of 14 in IT Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) initiatives. Notable achievements include managing compliance programs such as SOX, NIST 800-171, and PCI attestation, and developing a third-party risk program. Previous roles at YRC Freight, including Information Security Engineer and Analyst, focused on security policy development, audit coordination, and risk assessment, while earlier experience covered communication analysis and project management. Melanie holds a B.S. in Business Administration with a focus on Management Information Systems from Iowa State University and has completed various certifications, including extensive RSA Archer training.