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Melissa Speck is an accomplished public affairs professional with extensive experience in healthcare policy and regulatory advocacy. Currently serving as Senior Director of Public Affairs at CAQH since January 2023, Melissa manages state and federal government relations activities for the non-profit organization. Prior to this role, Melissa held various leadership positions at Blue Cross NC from 2012 to 2023, including Director of the Health Policy Office, where responsibilities encompassed overseeing policy development and strategic impact evaluations. Melissa also served as Chief Privacy Official, managing ethics and privacy programs, and as Senior Strategic Advisor, focusing on policy communication and legislative monitoring. Earlier roles include Senior Consultant at Premera Blue Cross, Senior Director of Regulatory & Legislative Advocacy at the Hospital & HealthSystem Association of Pennsylvania, and Director of Policy & Regulatory Development within the same organization. Melissa holds a Bachelor of Science in Social Work from George Mason University and a Master of Arts in Management from Webster University.