Melanie Essien

Melanie Essien is a skilled professional in clinical informatics and health data management, currently serving as Lead of Clinical Informatics at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute since July 2022. Previously, Melanie was a Product Manager at InterSystems from September 2019 to June 2022, where responsibilities included managing the Unified Care Record, a key component of the HealthShare suite. Earlier roles at Dana-Farber included Informatics Product Manager and Applications Analyst, focusing on establishing data curation platforms and enhancing software applications for health research. Melanie's background also encompasses a range of positions in research and education, including serving as an Undergraduate Research Assistant and Program Leader, alongside substantial volunteer work with AmeriCorps. Educational credentials include a Master's degree in Health Informatics from Northeastern University and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.