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Melissa Atkinson

Vice President, Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer, Parkland Health Foundation at Parkland Health

Melissa Atkinson has extensive work experience in the healthcare industry, specifically in the field of fundraising and development. Melissa has held various leadership roles at Parkland Health, including Vice President of Advancement at Parkland Health Foundation and Vice President of Foundation External Relations. Melissa also served as Vice President of Development and Planned Giving Officer at the organization. Prior to their time at Parkland Health, Melissa worked at Texas Health Resources, where they held positions such as Director of Major and Planned Gifts at Presbyterian Healthcare Foundation and Community Health Manager. Melissa also served as the Director of Marketing and Brand Management. Melissa Atkinson's career has been focused on fundraising, development, and community health in the healthcare sector.

Melissa Atkinson attended Southern Methodist University from 1984 to 1988, where they received a Bachelor's Degree in Communication Arts.

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Timeline

  • Vice President, Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer, Parkland Health Foundation

    February 1, 2024 - present

  • Vice President, Advancement, Parkland Health Foundation

    April, 2022

  • Vice President, Foundation External Relations

    2008

  • Vice President, Development

    2007

  • Planned Giving Officer

    2006