# Dr. Melissa Marshall

> Melissa Marshall is an executive and leadership advisor who became CommuniCare Health Centers CEO in 2018 and co-conceived its merger with OLE Health alongside Alicia Hardy. She moved into a strategic role at the combined organization and subsequently joined the California Primary Care Association as Chief Medical Officer. Her independent work includes advising, team coaching, and consulting.

- **Role:** Chief Medical Officer at California Primary Care Association
- **Organizations:** California Primary Care Association, CommuniCare+OLE, CommuniCare Health Centers, Community Health Center Network, Family Care Health Centers, Echoing Green
- **Education:** A.B. with honors in Religious Studies, Stanford University, Medical degree, Washington University School of Medicine, Residency, University of California at Davis Medical Center, Leadership and Performance Coaching Certification, Brown University, Team Coaching Certification, Brown University
- **Known for:** Co-conceived the CommuniCare+OLE merger with Alicia Hardy., Recognized in Sacramento Business Journal’s 2021 Most Admired CEOs awards., Served as CPCA board speaker and legislative committee chair in the 2023/2024 roster.

## Career timeline

- **1992** — Named an Echoing Green Fellow for the Appalachian Birth Partner Project.
- **Before 2015** — Held leadership roles at Family Care Health Centers and Community Health Center Network.
- **2015** — Joined CommuniCare Health Centers as Chief Medical Officer.
- **2018-10** — Became CommuniCare Health Centers CEO, succeeding Robin Affrime.
- **2022-08** — CommuniCare and OLE Health announced their intention to merge.
- **2023-10** — Merger executed; Marshall moved into strategy while Alicia Hardy became CEO.
- **2024** — Joined California Primary Care Association as Chief Medical Officer.

## Achievements

- Co-conceived the CommuniCare+OLE merger with Alicia Hardy.
- Recognized in Sacramento Business Journal’s 2021 Most Admired CEOs awards.
- Served as CPCA board speaker and legislative committee chair in the 2023/2024 roster.
- Named a 1992 Echoing Green Fellow.

## Latest updates

- **2024-02** — Published Reflections on Vulnerability in Leadership.
- **2024-03** — Published Self-Promotion, discussing the launch of a new professional identity.
- **2026-10** — Research verification: CPCA’s current team page lists Marshall as Chief Medical Officer; this is a verification date, not an appointment announcement.

## Links

- Website: https://www.melissamarshallmd.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-marshall-md

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Last updated: 2026-10-14