Melissa Bernard

Melissa Bernard currently serves as the Deputy Chief Programs and Strategy Officer at START Treatment & Recovery Centers, having previously held the position of Assistant Vice President at NADAP. With extensive experience in program development and operational management, Melissa has worked as the Regional Program Director at both Sun River Health and Brightpoint Health, where responsibilities included creating strategic plans, monitoring operational data, and training care managers. Earlier roles include supervising outreach initiatives at Brightpoint Health and serving as an Administrative Coordinator at the Visiting Nurse Service of New York CHOICE. Melissa holds a Master's degree in Health/Health Care Administration from Central Michigan University and a Bachelor's degree in Health Services from Brooklyn College.