| About
Melody Chatelle, PhD |
| President,
Chatelle and Associates |
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| Dr. Melody
Chatelle is a well respected and effective veteran of the
national and state legislative arenas. Prior to forming
Chatelle and Associates, her own political and communications
consulting company in 1999, Melody worked for 12 years as
Director and Vice President of Government Affairs for Mariner
Post-Acute Network, the second largest post-acute health
care company in the country with an operating base in 42
states. Before joining the health care industry in 1987,
Melody served for 10 years in the Texas State Capitol as
a legislative aide to a former Texas State Senator now serving
in the United States Congress, as well as the Speaker of
the Texas House of Representatives. |
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| On
the national scene, Melody has served as Chair of the
American Health Care Association's (AHCA) Legislative
Subcommittee and was named the 1997 AHCA Outstanding Key
Member. Her degrees include a Doctorate
of Philosophy (PhD) from the
Department of Communication Studies, University
of Texas at Austin; Master of Public
Affairs (MPA) from The LBJ School of Public Affairs at
The University of Texas at Austin and an undergraduate
degree in Journalism and Business from Stephen F. Austin
State University in Nacogdoches, Texas, where she was named
Outstanding Female Graduate. |
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Associated
Firm
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| Retzke
and Associates www.retzkeassociatesinc.com |
Retzke
& Associates is a network of independent consultants that brings
leadership, expertise, and solutions to health care providers
and associations.
If you are looking to outsource a function, attack an obstacle
or build your
business, Retzke & Associates can provide resources in key business
areas. |
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| Communication |
"Melody
Chatelle was an
exceptional speaker." |
--
Attendee, "Changing Perceptions and
Surviving the Texas Legislative Session" |
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