Melissa Cantwell

Melissa Cantwell has a diverse background in healthcare administration and consulting, with experience in roles such as Director of Health Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at Umpqua Health, Improvement Advisor and Practice Manager at La Clinica, and Care Team Operations Manager at Boulder Care. Melissa has also worked as a consultant at Cantwell Consulting, focusing on projects related to reducing prescription drug overdoses and grant writing. Melissa's career has included positions at CareOregon, Asante, Community Health Center, and Providence Health & Services, showcasing their expertise in primary care innovation, practice management, and clinic site management.

Melissa Cantwell earned a Bachelor of Science in Criminology from Southern Oregon University in 2005. Melissa later obtained a Master's degree in Health Administration from the University of Phoenix in 2010. Subsequently, they completed their Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Organizational Leadership at Grand Canyon University in 2022. Melissa also holds certifications in CMPE from MGMA obtained in August 2015, and Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB) from Lean Healthcare West.