Dr. Melissa Patton

Dr. Melissa Patton is a seasoned educator and product management expert with more than 15 years of experience leading cross-functional teams and scaling organizations through product-led growth. Her accomplishments include enterprise experience which led to a lean startup that thrived in implementing technology solutions and executing innovative products in a data- and customer-driven environment. Additionally, she is a higher education executive with 20-plus years as a tenured professor and C-suite academic administrator.
Melissa is driven by a commitment to educational access and meeting students where they are. With a dedicated focus on equitable health, she actively works to drive change, combat racial disparities, and promote awareness.