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Melissa Machac
Looking for a jobProgram Coordinator
I manage grant-funded clinical and research programs across complex healthcare systems.
United StatesProgram Coordinator at Henry Ford Health
About
At Henry Ford Health, I coordinate the Open Arms human trafficking program across multiple hospital sites, connecting frontline clinical staff with system leadership. I standardized training and protocols across 12 partner hospitals and produce case-data reports for grant funders and leadership.
I've spent more than a decade leading grant-funded research, clinical, education, and community programs from IRB application through close-out. My work includes supervising research and clinical teams, building stakeholder partnerships, delivering adult education, and translating research into practical programs.
Experience
Program Coordinator
Managed day-to-day program operations across multiple hospital sites as primary contact between frontline clinical staff and system leadership. Trained and coached clinical nursing staff on evidence-based identification and reporting protocols, improving protocol adherence.
Program ManagementStakeholder EngagementClinical TrainingData AnalysisGrant ReportingQualtricsExcelPowerPoint
Primary Investigator
Led a multi-year, CBPR-informed mixed-methods study, Effective Activity Programming in a Long-Term Care Facility, treating the nursing home community as a distinct unit of identity. Developed study protocol, budget, and data collection procedures. Analyzed qualitative data in NVivo and Atlas.ti and integrated results with quantitative outcome measures.
Education
The University of Alabama
Completed doctoral coursework in Clinical Psychology with a Geropsychology emphasis, including research and practicum training.
Sam Houston State University
Earned a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology, with coursework and training in psychological assessment and therapy.
Texas A&M University
Pursued a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Journalism, gaining foundational knowledge in both disciplines.