Melanie Sollid-Penton

Melanie Sollid-Penton is a seasoned public relations professional with extensive experience in the biotech, healthcare, and pharmaceutical sectors. Currently serving as Senior Vice President at GCI Health since January 2019, Melanie previously held multiple leadership roles at Chandler Chicco Agency and The Ruth Group, including Vice President and Public Relations Professional. Melanie's expertise encompasses account management, strategic communications, and audience engagement, demonstrated through positions held at Bliss Integrated Communication and HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology, where responsibilities included content management and media relations. Melanie's career also includes significant contributions as Marketing Programs Manager at SirsiDynix and Publications and Marketing Manager for the Student National Medical Association. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations from Auburn University and coursework in Tourism Marketing and Advertising at Middlesex University.