Melissa Smith

Melissa Smith has a diverse work experience in various healthcare and social services organizations. Melissa worked at KC CARE Health Center for several years, starting as an HIV Medical Case Manager in February 2016. Melissa then moved up to become an HIV Case Management Supervisor, Manager of HIV Case Management, Director of HIV Case Management, and eventually the Director of HIV Services. In October 2022, they transitioned to the role of Director of Population Health at the same organization.

Before joining KC CARE Health Center, Melissa worked as an Adoption Social Worker at The Children's Home of Pittsburgh & Lemieux Family Center from March 2013 to November 2015. Prior to that, they were an Options Care Manager at Family Services of Western Pennsylvania from May 2012 to March 2013.

Melissa started their career as an HIV Medical Case Manager at Rain-Central Missouri in May 2011 and worked there for a year.

Overall, Melissa Smith has held progressively responsible roles in healthcare and social services, with a focus on HIV services and case management.

Melissa Smith holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Melissa has also obtained a certification as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker from the Missouri Division of Professional Registration.