Melinda Mastel is a trusted thought partner at the Medical College of Wisconsin, where she advises leaders on budgeting, compensation planning, financial analysis, productivity, contract review, and strategic initiatives. She is known for bringing clarity to complex issues – whether by refining messaging, developing practical tools like reporting dashboards and Excel models, or helping turn strategy into action. With nearly a decade of experience in academic medicine, she thrives on connecting the dots between functional areas and bringing fresh insights and creative approaches to organizational challenges.
Melinda holds an MBA in Healthcare Administration and an MS in Management Information Systems with a concentration in Business Analytics, along with certifications as a Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Medical Practice Executive (CMPE), and Fellow of the Healthcare Financial Management Association (FHFMA). She has also earned an MS in Nutrition Sciences and a graduate certificate in Corporate Innovation & Entrepreneurship, reflecting her passion for prevention, healthy living, and shaping the future of healthcare.
Outside of work, Melinda is a lifelong learner who enjoys dance, photography, fitness, volunteering, and travel. Her adventures have taken her paragliding in the French Alps, hiking to the base of the Matterhorn in Switzerland, walking beneath a waterfall in Iceland, and taking flight in a hot air balloon in Arizona, among other memorable experiences.
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Resource Group: Early Careerist Healthcare Leaders
Sunday, September 28, 2025
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM EDT