Melinda Abbott
About Melinda Abbott
Melinda Abbott is an Ambulatory Operations Improvement Specialist at NYU Langone Health and an Adjunct Faculty at Mercy College, with extensive experience in health education, yoga instruction, and wellness event planning.
Title and Role at Mercy College
Melinda Abbott currently serves as Adjunct Faculty at Mercy College. She has been in this role since 2018, contributing her expertise in health education and wellness to the Greater New York City Area.
Role at NYU Langone Health
Since 2017, Melinda Abbott has been working at NYU Langone Health as an Ambulatory Operations Improvement Specialist. In addition to her primary role, she frequently serves as a guest lecturer, sharing her knowledge in health education and wellness.
Past Positions at CUNY-Hostos Community College
Melinda Abbott held the position of Adjunct Instructor at CUNY-Hostos Community College from 2013 to 2018. During her five-year tenure, she played a significant role in the academic development of her students, focusing on health education and related subjects.
Yoga Instructor and Health Educator at Equinox
Melinda Abbott has been a Vinyasa Yoga Instructor at Equinox since 2009. Prior to this, she worked as a Health Educator, Presenter, and Fitness Trainer at the same institution from 2005 to 2012. During her time at Equinox, she has specialized in weight loss coaching, nutrition coaching, and general fitness training.
Educational Background
Melinda Abbott earned her Doctor of Education (EdD) in Health Education from Teachers College, Columbia University, completing her studies in 2018. She also holds a Master of Arts (MA) in Health Education from the same institution, which she achieved in 2011. Earlier, she completed her Bachelor of Arts (BA) in History with a minor in Spanish from Hunter College in 2002.