Melanie joined Clayton Homes in 2014 as a Wellness Coordinator where she developed and implemented grassroots wellness programs for Clayton’s 20,000+ team members. In Melanie’s current role, as a Benefits Program Lead, she leads large-scale health promotion initiatives to influence positive health behavior change and decrease the barriers to seeking high-quality medical care. Melanie has a drive for cultivating a culture of health through meaningful experiences, strategic planning, engaging marketing and communications, and delivering innovative solutions to improve health outcomes for team members, families, and their communities. Melanie received her B.S.in Exercise Science from Tennessee Wesleyan College where she played collegiate volleyball and softball. She later earned her Master of Public Health with an emphasis in Health Policy and Management from the University of Tennessee Knoxville.