Melissa Steger
About Melissa Steger
Melissa Steger serves as the President of the Public Risk Management Association and has held various roles at The University of Texas System, including Claims Supervisor and Associate Director of Workers' Compensation and Unemployment Insurance. She has expertise in workers' compensation insurance, legislative analysis, and project management.
Current Role at The University of Texas System
Melissa Steger serves as the Associate Director of Workers' Compensation and Unemployment Insurance at The University of Texas System, a position she has held since 2018. In this role, she oversees various aspects of workers' compensation and unemployment insurance, contributing to the system's operational efficiency. Additionally, she has been the Claims Supervisor since 2007, where she has focused on managing claims and ensuring compliance with regulations. Prior to these roles, she served as the Assistant Director of Workers' Compensation since 2015 and worked as an Adjuster from 1993 to 2000.
Leadership at PRIMA
Since 2021, Melissa Steger has held the position of President at PRIMA - Public Risk Management Association. In this leadership role, she guides initiatives aimed at enhancing public risk management practices. Her experience in workers' compensation and legislative analysis informs her approach to addressing the challenges faced by public entities in risk management.
Education and Expertise
Melissa Steger earned a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from Southwest Texas State University, completing her studies from 1998 to 2002. Prior to that, she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies from the same institution, studying from 1989 to 1993. Her educational background supports her expertise in rule development, legislative analysis, and project management, particularly within the field of workers' compensation insurance.
Professional Experience in Workers' Compensation
With extensive experience in workers' compensation insurance, Melissa Steger has developed a 1305 certified health care network and a 504 health care network for five large political subdivisions. Her work emphasizes rule development and legislative analysis, which are critical for effective project management in this field. She is also experienced in creating new departments and integrating new mandates into existing processes.
Public Speaking and Communication Skills
Melissa Steger is comfortable and experienced in public speaking, having addressed large audiences on various topics related to her field. Her ability to communicate complex information effectively enhances her leadership roles and contributes to her success in managing public risk and workers' compensation initiatives.