Melissa E. Milanak

Melissa E. Milanak, Ph.D., serves as a Clinical Assessment Advisor for Healthcare National Accounts and National Accounts at PAR - Psychological Assessment Resources since July 2019. As the Founder of MIND Impact Consulting, Melissa focuses on impactful mental health solutions. Currently, Melissa is an Associate Professor and holds multiple leadership roles at the Medical University of South Carolina, including Director of Continuing Education and Director of Development & Alumni Relations in the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences. Additionally, Melissa volunteers as a Resiliency Workshops Facilitator with The American Red Cross and has held various significant positions in well-being and mental health initiatives across multiple organizations, including Birch Cove and Kadence Group. Melissa's academic credentials include a Ph.D. in Clinical & Community Psychology from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and specialized postdoctoral training in Traumatic Stress Studies at the Medical University of South Carolina.