Melissa Gonda
Licenced Social Worker @Five Points Nursing and Rehabilitation
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WORK HISTORY
Licenced Social Worker @Five Points Nursing and Rehabilitation
US
I lead psychosocial assessment, interdisciplinary care coordination and resident–family engagement across skilled nursing and memory care. I manage transition planning, behavioral intervention strategies, regulatory documentation and Medicare compliance workflows. I support risk mitigation, grievance resolution and resident-rights advocacy while partnering with clinical teams to optimize continuity of care and stabilize complex psychosocial needs.
EDUCATION
Philanthropy University
Monitoring and evaluation, Project Management
University of Zimbabwe
Bsc Social work, Humanitarian work
ABOUT MELISSA GONDA
I am a licensed geriatric social worker with experience in dementia care, senior care coordination, and family support across skilled nursing and memory care settings. I bring a calm, structured leadership style to environments that require strong communication, consistency, and person-centered care.I also have extensive experience working with international and national NGOs across the African region, focusing on inclusive education, climate justice, peacebuilding, SRHR, governance, and disability inclusion. My work includes supporting vulnerable groups such as youth, people with disabilities, OVCs, and women and girls.As a freelance research consultant, I provide evidence-based insights on SRHR, inclusive education, peacebuilding, and disability inclusion to help organizations strengthen programs and expand access to essential services. I am also the co-founder of Jotter, an education technology platform that improves learning access for children in Zimbabwe.Across all roles, I lead with empathy, structure, and a commitment to improving outcomes for the communities I serve.
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