Melissa A. Hamilton
Healthcare Executive I Board Advisor l Social Impact Enthusiast
- Role
- Senior Director - Strategy and Innovation i Chief of Staff Office at Elevance Health
- Location
- Chicago, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Melissa A. Hamilton
Collaborative leader with 15+ years of experience in healthcare strategy across payer, provider, consumer, and pharma sectors. Strong track record in identifying and leveraging high-value, high-impact opportunities that fuel substantial business growth, particularly in early-stage, high-growth environments. Self-aware, approachable, and progressive industry thought leader proficient in analyzing complex healthcare businesses, understanding diverse consumer needs, and navigating complexities related to health equity and underrepresented communities. Authentic leadership style that fosters trust, loyalty, and tangible results, resonating deeply with startup cultures. Experienced mentor to Pre-seed to Series B company founders and hands-on board advisor and director to private and non-profit companies. Active member of the Chicago startup ecosystem.CORE COMPETENCIESValue Creation I Structured Thinking I Stakeholder Engagement I Innovation MappingI Change Management I Research and Analytics I Cross-Functional Collaboration I Opportunity GenerationI am a supporter of capacity building initiatives in Chicago and currently give of my time and talents as a Board Director, Governance Committee Member, Partner and Investor with Social Venture Partners. In this role, I source non-profits for investment and serve as an investment committee member and portfolio company consultant. I love making new professional connections. Please reach out with a note if you would like to discuss entrepreneurship, innovation or early stage technology investments.
Experience
Senior Director - Strategy and Innovation i Chief of Staff Office
Jan 2025 — Present · Chicago, IL, US
In my role, I lead strategic growth initiatives and annual planning efforts that impact Carelon\'s portfolio of businesses, including Health, Insights, and Rx and lead Carelon’s customer success initiatives.
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia
(B.S.) Accountancy and (MAcc.) Masters of Accountancy (150 Hour Program)
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Strategy, Operations, Entrepreneurship, Managerial and Organizational Behavior
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