Melissa Habrat

Melissa Habrat, MPH, serves as the Director of Research Information Technology & Innovation at Seattle Children's since August 2022, focusing on advancing clinical and bench science research through technology and overseeing the Research IT unit's strategic planning and operations. With extensive experience in medical writing since 2003, Melissa has also held key positions at institutions such as UW Medicine and the Medical University of South Carolina, where responsibilities included directing research IT units, managing electronic health record (EHR) operations, and contributing to clinical research data platforms. Educational qualifications include a Master of Public Health from the University of Washington, a Bachelor of Science in Computer/Information Technology Administration from Limestone University, and ongoing doctoral studies in Public Health Informatics and Community Engagement at the Medical College of Wisconsin.