Melissa Breen Email & Phone Number

Madison, Wisconsin, US

WCHQ is the only voluntary consortium of organizations with a statewide repository of clinical data for more than 5 million patients, working to improve the quality and cost effectiveness of health care in Wisconsin.

Marshfield, Wisconsin, US

• $3.2B not-for-profit integrated health system/subsidiaries: research, health plan, & education programs; 1.6K+ providers; 170+ specialties/subspecialties; 60+ clinics, 11 hospitals; 14K employees.Led transformational.
• Led executive/board process to build system strategy based on 5 pillars: quality/safety, consumer excellence, stewardship, smart growth & people to stabilize/grow MCHS.
• Led internal/external collaborations to conceive future-state vision to impact care delivery, regional health insurer leadership, & national recognition as a community health influencer.
• Co-led MCHS growth through hospital builds, mergers, & acquisitions. Grew from multi-specialty clinic with one hospital to 11 regional hospitals; integrated 6K+ team members.
• Initiated first Health Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (HEDI) Office to foster culture of absolute inclusivity for employees, providers, and communities.
• Amplified community voices to drive locally determined solutions; created local Community Advisory Board to recruit/orient local volunteers to MCHS mission & regional site strategic goals.

Englewood, CO, US

• MGMA is a premier association for medical practice leaders. $26M not-for-profit; four subsidiaries, 150 employees, and 33K members in 2016. Current membership of 60K+; represents 15K+ organizations that deliver almost.
• Reorganized membership models; increased membership 13%. Created a group membership product; increased group membership six-fold.
• Generated $8M in membership revenue.
• Developed new state partnership strategy; realigned all state and local chapters.
• Updated antiquated volunteer committee structure; transitioned to a mission-driven model which boosted volunteer participation 50%.
• Partnered with executives and board to revise bylaws and deploy organizational best practices.

Fitchburg, WI, US

• Led membership staff; managed $3M budget. Spearheaded successful grassroots lobbying efforts. Collaborated with Chief Philanthropy Officer to develop programs, grants, and donor relationships.Impact:
• Created group membership product; produced 60% of Association revenue.
• Consistently exceeded annual membership goals.
• Surpassed annual fundraising goals each year.
• Established and built effective relationships with physicians and executive leaders across Wisconsin hospitals, health systems, and government agencies.Director of Development, 2007 to 2009Membership Regional Director.