Melissa Welch

Melissa Welch, MD, MPH, currently serves as the Chief Medical Officer at Sprinter Health and as a Strategic Advisor for Aligned Marketplace. Welch holds a significant role as a Board Member for Collegiate Directions, Inc., focusing on supporting low-income, first-generation college students. Previous positions include President of Welch Perspectives Healthcare Consulting and Chief Medical Officer at Health Catalyst and InnovAge, where Welch contributed to the growth of healthcare services, particularly in the PACE model for elder care. Welch's extensive experience includes leadership roles at the Center for Elders' Independence, Institute on Aging, Blue Shield of California, and Aetna. Academic credentials include a Doctor of Medicine from Harvard Medical School, a Master of Public Health in Epidemiology from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from UC Irvine.