Melissa Bottrell
About Melissa Bottrell
Melissa Bottrell is a Senior Manager at Aptive Resources, specializing in organizational change and communications support for federal healthcare programs. With extensive experience in bioethics and healthcare management, she previously served as Chief of IntegratedEthics at the Department of Veterans Affairs and has led initiatives to expand virtual health services for veterans.
Work at Aptive Resources
Melissa Bottrell has been serving as a Senior Manager at Aptive Resources since 2021. In this role, she provides organizational change and communications support for federal government clients, particularly in the healthcare sector. Her work focuses on healthcare program design and evaluation, ensuring effective implementation and management of health initiatives.
Previous Experience at Department of Veterans Affairs
Prior to her current position, Melissa Bottrell worked at the Department of Veterans Affairs, National Center for Ethics in Health Care. She held the role of Chief of IntegratedEthics from 2003 to 2017, contributing to ethical practices in healthcare for 14 years in the Washington D.C. Metro Area.
Experience at Sigma Health Consulting
Melissa Bottrell was a Senior Project Manager at Sigma Health Consulting, LLC from 2017 to 2021. During her four years in this position, she focused on healthcare projects, enhancing her expertise in program management and healthcare consulting while based in Berkeley, California.
Education and Expertise
Melissa Bottrell has an extensive educational background. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Bioethics/Medical Ethics from Pomona College (1988-1992), a Master of Public Health in Bioethics/Medical Ethics from Boston University (1993-1995), and a Doctor of Philosophy in Public Administration from New York University (1995-2002). Her education supports her focus on healthcare ethics and program evaluation.
Leadership in Virtual Healthcare Initiatives
In her current role, Melissa Bottrell leads the Virtual Healthcare System (VHCS) initiative, which aims to expand virtual health services for veterans. This initiative integrates virtual services with existing care modalities, enhancing clinical resource sharing within the Veterans Health Administration.