Melissa Wervey Arnold BSJ

Melissa Wervey Arnold has over 16 years experience in the association management, event planning and development field. In her current role as the Executive Director of the Ohio Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics, she provides leadership to the Chapter and its membership, as well as serves as Executive Director of Ohio AAP Foundation and Ohio Pediatricians PAC. During her tenure, the Ohio AAP has received numerous awards and recognitions, including the Chapter of the Year Award from the American Academy of Pediatrics in 2006 and 2010, and has increased its operating revenue by over 500%, and has been established a successful lobbying program that has secured better reimbursement for physicians, as well as advocated for the passage of various child health legislation. Ms. Arnold also serves as the Chair Elect for the Executive Director Steering Committee for National AAP, which is the executive board for all executive directors. In addition, she holds a place on numerous state government councils.