Melissa Khan Blackmore, Mha, Pmp
About Melissa Khan Blackmore, Mha, Pmp
Melissa Khan Blackmore is an Enterprise Program Manager with over 14 years of experience in project and program management across various industries, including healthcare and veterinary medicine. She currently works at Andor Health and Powerhouse Project Manager, overseeing large-scale programs and mentoring aspiring project managers.
Work at Andor Health
Currently, Melissa Khan Blackmore serves as the Enterprise Program Manager at Andor Health. In this role, she is responsible for managing and implementing large-scale programs across the United States and Canada. Her work involves conducting extensive user research with project sponsors and stakeholders to ensure that the products developed are effective and address the right problems. She collaborates with product, legal, and quality teams to ensure compliance in product development, overseeing product line life cycles and mitigating risks to meet consumer needs.
Previous Experience in Project Management
Melissa has over 14 years of experience in project and program management across various sectors, including healthcare, healthcare IT/SaaS, veterinary medicine, and startups. She previously worked as a Senior Operations Project Manager at Pediatric Health Care Alliance, P.A. from 2017 to 2021. Additionally, she held the position of Senior Program Manager at MVS Pet Care - House Calls from 2019 to 2021 and served as a Senior Project Management Consultant at the same organization from 2021 to 2022.
Education and Expertise
Melissa Khan Blackmore holds a Master of Science in Health/Health Care Administration/Management from Southern New Hampshire University. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Public Health with a minor in Business Administration from the University of South Florida. Her educational background supports her extensive experience in project management and strategic planning, particularly in the healthcare sector.
Mentorship and Coaching
In addition to her project management roles, Melissa actively mentors and coaches hundreds of project managers and aspiring professionals. She emphasizes the importance of both collective and individual success in project management. Her commitment to developing talent in the field is evident through her involvement in various educational initiatives and her published work on innovative project management methodologies.
Published Work and Contributions
Melissa has contributed to the field of project management through her published article on ProjectManagement.com, where she focused on innovative methodologies for transforming startups. Her insights reflect her extensive experience in leading and consulting for over five startups, showcasing her expertise in navigating startup environments and enhancing project management practices.