Melonie S. Welsh, MS
Robert F. and Myrna L. Krohn Associate Professor
Director, Department of Community Engagement - MMI
Director, Caring for Champions Program - MMI
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University of Nebraska Medical Center
Munroe-Meyer Institute
Department of Community Engagement
985450 Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, Nebraska 68198-5450
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Professional Summary
Melonie Welsh is an accomplished professional with nearly 40 years’ experience in the Omaha medical and philanthropic communities. Her deep and passionate commitment to the underserved population of individuals with developmental disabilities and complex health care needs has been demonstrated through her work as a cytotechnologist, genetic counselor, fetal care coordinator, development officer and board member. As Director of Community Engagement at the Munroe-Meyer Institute (MMI) at the University of Nebraska Medical Center she creates synergies between providers, agencies and stakeholders to build ongoing, permanent relationships with MMI. These relationships result in the mutually beneficial exchange of knowledge and resources as well as partnerships and reciprocity, creating a collective vision to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities and complex health care needs. A native of Seward, Nebraska, Melonie obtained her undergraduate degree from Doane University and her graduate degree from the University of Nebraska at Omaha.
Specialty Certifications
- National Certification Agency for Medical Laboratory Personnel
- Clinical Laboratory Specialist in Cytogenetics
- Board eligible – American Board of Medical Genetics
Education
- MS, University of Nebraska, Omaha, NE (1986)
- BA, Doane College, Crete, NE (1979)
Teaching
Previous course preparation and lectures for UNMC College of Medicine and University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Genetic Counseling program in prenatal diagnosis and antenatal screening.
Professional Development
- Great Plains Leadership Institute, Omaha, NE (2018-2019)
- UNMC iLead, Omaha, NE (2016-2017)
- Collaborative Leadership in Higher Education, Academic Impressions, St. Louis, MO (7/2016)
- Leadership Mentoring, TENASKA, Omaha, NE (2015-2016)
- Discipline of Frontline Fundraisers, Plus Delta Partners, Omaha, NE (1/2015-8/2015)
Professional Societies
- Association of American Medical College Group on Institutional Advancement
- American Society of Human Genetics
- National Perinatal Association
- Great Plains Genetics Clinic Genetics Society
Committees / Community
- UNMC Chancellor’s Inclusivity Committee; Board Member (10/2018-present)
- Student Alliance for People of All Abilities (SAPA); Faculty Advisor (10/2018-present)
- Genetic Counseling Program Planning & Implementation; Inaugural Board Member (4/2018-present)
- Special Olympics of Nebraska; Health Advisory Committee (12/2016-present)
- Meyer Foundation for Disabilities; Ex-Officio Board Member (12/2016-present)
- Munroe-Meyer Institute Guild; Advisor (12/2016-present)
- Meyer Foundation for Disabilities; Board Member (12/2008-12/2016)
- MMI Leadership Council; Executive Board Member (12/2016-present)
- University of Nebraska Foundation Day of Service; Campus Chair (1/2016-6/2016)
- Ronald McDonald House; Volunteer (12/2010-1/2014)
- OwL Ride; Executive Board Member (4/2008-12/2016)
- Meyer Foundation for Disabilities; Executive Board Member (4/2008-12/2016)
- BIG splash!; Founder and Producer (4/2008-6/2011)
- Faith Regional Health Services/American Heart Association - Go Red for Women; Volunteer (10/2004-10/2005)
- Faith Regional Health Services Foundation; Volunteer (7/2003-present)
- Marian High School MarianFest Executive Board; Co-Chair (11/2002-10/2003)
- Creighton University Parents Board; Volunteer (8/2002-5/2004)
- American Heart Association, Nebraska Affiliate; Neighborhood Campaign Volunteer (3/1996-present)
- American Heart Association, Nebraska Affiliate; Chair of the 1998 Heartland Ball (3/1997-2/1998)
- American Heart Association, Nebraska Affiliate; Vice Chair of the 1997 Heartland Ball (3/1996-2/1997)
- Muscular Dystrophy Associate, Nebraska Chapter; Executive Committee Member (2/1996-2002)
- American Heart Foundation Committee, Nebraska Affiliate; Volunteer (1991-2002)