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Melinda Ward currently serves as Executive Director at Three Oaks Hospice since December 2023, bringing extensive experience in healthcare administration and operations. Previously, Melinda held the position of Director of Operations at Visiting Nurses Association & Hospice and worked as Division Operations/Executive Director at LCS, specializing in corporate operations for senior living communities. Melinda has a strong background in leadership roles, including Executive Director at Friendship Village STL and John Knox Village, where oversight of Medicare-certified services and community health initiatives was essential. Melinda has contributed to various boards, including Leading Age Missouri and the Kansas City Regional Home Care Association. Melinda holds a Doctor of Health Care Administration in Organizational Leadership from Grand Canyon University and both a Master's degree in Health Care Administration and a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Friends University and MidAmerica Nazarene University, respectively.