March 26, 2024 – Broward Health is pleased to announce the addition of Melida Akiti as Broward Health’s new Corporate Transformation Executive. In her new role, which begins today, Melida will collaborate with executive management to enhance community services. She will serve as a high-level orchestrator of strategic planning and partnerships for Broward HealthPoint, ACO/Population Health, Weston Urgent Care, and other areas.
An outcome-driven healthcare executive, Melida has a proven track record of success in the South Florida marketplace. Prior to joining Broward Health, Melida served as vice president and later the chief community officer at Memorial Healthcare System, where she was responsible for the operation and vision of the system’s primary care initiatives. She also held the position of vice president and chief administrator at Jackson Health System.
Melida holds a Master of Arts in Social Work from Barry University in Miami Shores and a Master of Arts in Psychology from Saint Mary University in the Republic of Panama. She is also a licensed clinical social worker in the state of Florida. Melida serves as the past board chair and board member of the Health Foundation of South Florida, past board chair and board member of ChildNet, and emeritus board member of Hispanic Unity. She was also appointed to the Broward Homeless Continuum of Care Advisory Board and Broward Racial Equity Task Force.
