Melissa Azzoparde
Vice President, Provider Operations @Sesame
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WORK HISTORY
Vice President, Provider Operations @Sesame
NY, US
Sesame is a nationwide care marketplace and technology platform that makes high-quality clinical care radically accessible, transparent, and fast. We operate in all 50 states and Washington, DC, connecting patients to several thousand licensed telehealth clinicians across 40+ specialties. Our model blends consumer-grade access and pricing with rigorous clinical enablement, privacy-forward data sharing, and a compliance posture designed for contemporary DTC expectations.Sesame has been Healthline’s Best Overall Telemedicine Platform for 3+ consecutive years, was named Best Telehealth Service by Healthline again this year, appears in TIME/Statista’s industry rankings, and is on Newsweek’s “Best Online Platforms” list for 2025.
EDUCATION
Gies College of Business - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor's degree
Loyola Marymount University
Master's degree
ABOUT MELISSA AZZOPARDE
Strategy and operations leader with years of experience across healthcare, education, and finance. Currently VP of Provider Operations at Sesame Care, overseeing clinician operations, provider performance and success, and the end-to-end provider experience. Previously served as an Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company, advising health systems, government agencies, and global medical centers on growth, partnerships, and operational transformation.Licensed CPA and former Teach for America corps member, bringing financial rigor and a deep commitment to building systems that enable people to thrive. Recognized for inclusive leadership, creative problem solving, and delivering measurable impact—from launching first-in-kind reimbursement programs, resulting in $100M+ of impact, to shaping growth strategies for $10B+ health systems.I excel at translating ambitious goals into scalable solutions that drive innovation and sustained performance.
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