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MELISSA SEVER, MPH

Worthington,OH

Summary

Dedicated public health leader with 20+ year progressive career in academia, government, and non-profit sectors. Demonstrated success in organizing, leading, and delivering cross-sector, collaborative projects and services lines. Influences and guides at executive level while creating structures and processes for execution. Recognized consistently for building strong, collaborative, working relationships. Experience in administration, operations, strategic planning, accreditation, workforce development, performance management and QI.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chief of Staff

RAPID 5
08.2022 - Current
  • Analyze and solve multi-faceted problems that affect executive leadership and business initiatives.
  • Cultivate strong positive relationships with funders, consultants, and cross sector partners.
  • Establish processes, procedures, and meeting cadences to improve office operations and efficiency.
  • Implement project management techniques to overcome obstacles and increase team productivity.
  • Oversee appointment scheduling, itinerary coordination, and briefings for President and CEO.

Director, Organizational Development & Culture

Columbus Public Health
09.2020 - 08.2022
  • Led cross-cutting strategic initiatives to advance health department operations, services, and workforce development efforts.
  • Secured over $9M in state and federal funding to support strategic initiatives and public health modernization efforts.
  • Worked with Health Commissioner’s office and Division Administrators to guide operational strategy.
  • Directed operations for COVID response including investigation and containment, epidemiology and surveillance, and information and guidance branches.

Chief, Public Health Systems & Innovation

Ohio Department Of Health
06.2019 - 09.2020
  • Led agency strategic planning, performance/QI, accreditation, and public health modernization initiatives.
  • Cultivated company-wide culture of innovation and collaboration.
  • Advised Director on overall department strategy and local public health issues.
  • Served on policy team at state emergency operations center as part of COVID response.
  • Represented ODH and Director at meetings with Governor, state agency leadership, and national, state, and local partners.

Director, Office of Planning & Quality Improvement

Columbus Public Health
01.2017 - 06.2019
  • Established Office of Planning and Quality Improvement.
  • Successfully led department through national PHAB re-accreditation process.
  • Provided performance and quality improvement training and technical assistance to programs and clinical services areas.
  • Built relationships with local system partners to advance community health improvement planning efforts.

Senior Program Manager

The Ohio State University College of Public Health
04.2009 - 01.2017
  • Collaborated with state health department and local health departments to identify and address PHAB accreditation and workforce development related needs.
  • Developed and delivered portfolio of workforce and organizational development services for public health professionals, agencies, and community partners at local, state, and national level.
  • Secured and managed $1.5 million state-wide accreditation readiness grant.
  • Collaborated with Region V academic partners to plan and implement HRSA Public Health Training Center initiatives.
  • Taught selected courses.

Director of Workforce Development

Pharmacy Systems, Inc
12.2007 - 04.2009
  • Established training and development division for pharmacy management company.
  • Collaborated with executive and front-line staff to align training and development initiatives with business goals and objectives.
  • Established competency-based assessment and annual training program.
  • Maintained approved provider status with Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.

Program Manager

The Ohio State University College Of Public Health
04.2004 - 12.2007
  • Led CDC funded Ohio Public Health Leadership Institute.
  • Coordinated with academic partners in Ohio and nationally on leadership development content.
  • Taught selected courses.

Education

Masters - Public Health

The Ohio State University

Bachelor of Science - Community Health Education

Bowling Green State University

Skills

  • Administration & Operations
  • Strategic Planning & Execution
  • Oral & Written Communication
  • Diplomacy
  • Group Process Design & Facilitation
  • Collaboration & Team Building
  • Project Management
  • Workforce Development

Accomplishments

  • Ohio Public Health Association, 2012-Present
  • Big Cities Health Coalition, 2022
  • NACCHO Workforce Workgroup, 2018
  • National Network of PHTCs, 2010-2017

Certification

  • MCHES
  • IHI Certificate in Basic QI & Patient Safety
  • Art of Hosting


Timeline

Chief of Staff

RAPID 5
08.2022 - Current

Director, Organizational Development & Culture

Columbus Public Health
09.2020 - 08.2022

Chief, Public Health Systems & Innovation

Ohio Department Of Health
06.2019 - 09.2020

Director, Office of Planning & Quality Improvement

Columbus Public Health
01.2017 - 06.2019

Senior Program Manager

The Ohio State University College of Public Health
04.2009 - 01.2017

Director of Workforce Development

Pharmacy Systems, Inc
12.2007 - 04.2009

Program Manager

The Ohio State University College Of Public Health
04.2004 - 12.2007

Masters - Public Health

The Ohio State University

Bachelor of Science - Community Health Education

Bowling Green State University

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