Melissa Atkinson

Melissa Atkinson

Melissa Atkinson is the Vice President, Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer at Parkland Health Foundation, a position they have held since February 2024.12 Prior to this role, Melissa held various leadership positions at Parkland Health, including Vice President of Advancement at Parkland Health Foundation, Vice President of Foundation External Relations, and Vice President of Development and Planned Giving Officer.1

Before joining Parkland Health, Melissa worked at Texas Health Resources, where they served as Director of Major and Planned Gifts at Presbyterian Healthcare Foundation, Community Health Manager, and Director of Marketing and Brand Management.1

Melissa Atkinson attended Southern Methodist University from 1984 to 1988, where they received a Bachelor's Degree in Communication Arts.1 They are an accomplished collaborative leader with extensive experience in fundraising, marketing communications, strategic planning, and community health in the healthcare sector.