Melody L. Fortune
Delta State University
USA
Biography
Melody L. Fortune completed her Ph.D. from Mississippi State University while working full time at the Mississippi State Department of Health as the Director for the Breast and Cervical Cancer Program. She is currently the Assistant Professor in Healthcare Administration at Delta State University (DSU). She was awarded the Connected Educator Award during her first year at DSU. Prior to coming to DSU she founded the MS Witness Project; a 501(c) (3) faith based non-profit organization. She initiated the Pink Ribbon Gala in 2005, which funds raised assists those who have been diagnosed with cancer in Mississippi.