Melissa Patterson

Melissa Patterson is an experienced HR professional specializing in benefits and analytics. Currently serving as a National HR Strategy Design Consultant at Kaiser Permanente since October 2023, Melissa has previously held roles including HR Director of Benefits and Analytics at Community Research Foundation and Human Resources Consulting Manager at the University of San Diego. Earlier positions encompass Manager of Employee Benefits at EDF Renewables North America, HR Consultant and Life Coach at My Life Balance Coach, and HR Benefits Manager at Loma Linda University Health. Melissa began a career in social services as a Child Protective Social Services Worker with the Riverside County Department of Public Social Services. Educational qualifications include a Master’s degree in Organizational Leadership from Chapman University, a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of California, Riverside, and certification as a Life Coach through the Life Purpose Institute Inc.