Melissa advises the AHSN Network AI Initiative, which supports the market development and spread of data-driven technology by strengthening cross-system collaboration. She was lead author of the State of the Nation report on Accelerating AI in Health and Care, published jointly with the AHSN Network, DHSC and NHSE. Melissa has been catalysing system change and innovation for almost two decades, working at director level across the whole health system, FTSE 100 companies, trade bodies and a range of central government departments. Melissa holds a BSc in Biology and Medical Humanities, an MBA and a Master of Public Affairs.