Melanie Gee is a Master of Health Administration candidate at USC Sol Price School of Public Policy. She has a B.S. in Molecular and Cell Biology and a B.S. in Global Health from University of California, San Diego. She has experience working in various administrative teams, including non-profit health organizations, hospitals, and higher education.In seeking to be an advocate for healthcare professionals and patients, Melanie strives to expand her experience and knowledge in healthcare management, strategy, and operations. She is passionate about utilizing strategic and people-centric approaches to bring higher quality, equitable, and accessible healthcare to all communities. Melanie hopes to step into an active role in furthering the development and growth of healthcare systems. Whether it be through examining metrics behind the scenes, designing and supporting programs, or listening to the needs of physicians and patients, she looks forward to leveraging her experiences, organizational skills, and drive to contribute to an improved healthcare system.