Melissa Reilly is a seasoned healthcare executive who has shaped over 300 innovation projects between payers, startups, and employers to drive meaningful change in care delivery and access. As Chief Growth and Strategy Officer at Evernorth Behavioral Health, she developed the national behavioral strategy and led the sales and project management organization. She previously held product and strategic initiatives roles at UnitedHealth, Aetna and Optum and drove commercialization efforts for portfolio companies at Optum Ventures. With deep expertise in reimbursement, go-to-market, deal structure and commercialization, Melissa Reilly collaborates to bridge innovation with execution and accelerate healthcare transformation and now advises companies full time. 

 

She holds a JD/MBA and a BBA in Finance.