Melissa Patrizi has a B.A. in physical education/athletic training from John Carroll University, a B.S. in allied medicine/physical therapy from The Ohio State University, an M.S. in health science from Cleveland State University, and a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from The College of St. Scholastica. In addition to clinical practice focused on orthopedics/sports medicine, she has extensive experience in academia with past roles in administration, program management, accreditation, clinical education, and teaching. Prior to coming to ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ in 2022, she was the program chair for a physical therapist assistant program in northwest Ohio. As a member of the Career Center team, she works with students who have a career interest in healthcare. Helping them navigate their career journeys merges her passion for both healthcare and education. Melissa finds it a true joy to witness students achieve their goals!
Fun Fact: The #1 item on Melissa’s bucket list is to bike across the United States.