Biography

Melissa Fox, MHA, FACMPE currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer for Acenda (formerly Robins' Nest Inc.) where she oversees the operational and programmatic excellence for an agency which includes over 80 programs throughout 10 counties in New Jersey. Ascenda is a family services agency which provides evidence-based programming in child welfare, prevention, juvenile justice, outpatient mental health, crisis services, substance use treatment, and supportive housing programs. A Rowan alumna, Fox has had a distinguished 20+ year career leading innovations in healthcare operations management within various organizations including Federally Qualified Health Centers, Healthcare for the Homeless, Behavioral Health, Home Care and Hospice.  She has been featured for her work within diverse healthcare environments and has served as an expert speaker on panels addressing the importance of data in driving innovations within the healthcare setting. Fox is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives as well as the Medical Group Management Association, and has conducted presentations for organizations including the National Healthcare for the Homeless Council, National Nursing Centers Consortium, Philadelphia Social Innovations Journal, and the Health Center and Public Housing Symposium.