Melissa Adams
About Melissa Adams
Melissa Adams is a Network Enablement Manager at Unite Us, where she has worked since 2020. She has a diverse background in health services, having held various roles at organizations such as AmeriHealth Caritas, National MS Society, and Kirkwood Community College.
Current Role at Unite Us
Melissa Adams serves as the Network Enablement Manager at Unite Us since 2020. In this role, she focuses on delivering best practices for process workflows tailored to specific client use cases. She establishes and tracks Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for network success, aligning them with client priorities. Melissa also develops relationships with community partners and service providers in the health and human services sector. Her responsibilities include guiding partners through the strategy, design, and implementation of Coordinated Care Networks from start to finish.
Previous Experience at AmeriHealth Caritas
Before joining Unite Us, Melissa worked at AmeriHealth Caritas as a Provider Network Account Executive from 2016 to 2019. During her three years in this role, she operated in the Cedar Rapids, Iowa Area, where she engaged with hospitals and physical health providers. Her work involved managing provider networks and ensuring effective communication between healthcare providers and the organization.
Professional Background at National MS Society
Melissa's career includes a position at the National MS Society, where she served as a Program Manager from 2008 to 2010. In this role, she contributed to program development and management, focusing on support for individuals affected by multiple sclerosis. This experience provided her with insights into program coordination and community engagement.
Education and Training
Melissa studied at the University of Northern Iowa, where she focused on Women's Health and achieved a degree in Health Promotion/Health Education from 2005 to 2007. This educational background equipped her with knowledge and skills relevant to health promotion and community health initiatives.
Experience at Kirkwood Community College
Melissa held multiple roles at Kirkwood Community College from 2011 to 2015. She served as the Outreach and Volunteer Service Coordinator and as the Program and Health Promotions Coordinator for the Heritage Agency on Aging. In these positions, she was responsible for developing outreach programs and coordinating health promotion activities, enhancing community engagement and service delivery.