Melissa Isavoran, MS, CPHQ
Founder and Principal Executive Consultant
Melissa is passionate about quality of care and quality of life for everyone and has over 25 years of experience in healthcare policy and administration. Melissa began her career in health care policy in Arizona and over the years has developed a policy education institute, implemented health care policy and programs across Oregon, managed federal compliance and quality activities, and most recently oversaw a Medicaid managed care plan in Oregon. Her past roles include working as an Executive Consultant with Arizona’s Medicaid program, Deputy Director under Arizona’s former Governor Janet Napolitano, Program Director for the Oregon Health Authority, Associate Executive Director for a national managed care compliance and quality organization, and Assistant Vice-President of Medicaid Programs and Transformation with Samaritan Health Plans. As a driver for change in various leadership roles over the years, Melissa has long history of navigating complex regulations, enhancing value-based care, and implementing quality interventions through integrated care and social support services. She truly works from a collaborative perspective and understands the value of collective community impact in breaking down barriers to quality health care.
Melissa has a Masters in Legal Studies from Arizona State University’s Sandra Day O’Conner College of Law and a Bachelors in Global Business also from Arizona State University. She is also a Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality. Melissa has resided in Oregon since 2011 and currently lives with her family on a small orchard in Salem, Oregon. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, farm work, all things DIY, and traveling.
Gabriel Parra, JD
Principal Executive Consultant
Gabriel Parra has an extensive legal and health care administration background. His career includes serving as general counsel for various health systems, including Presbyterian Healthcare Services in New Mexico and Samaritan Health Services in Oregon. Gabriel was most recently the Chief Strategy Officer for Samaritan Health Plans where he led and developed Medicare, Medicaid and commercial product lines, and oversaw provider networks and contracts. Gabriel’s specialty is in health system acquisitions and mergers, contract development and negotiation, and health care delivery strategy. His commitment to ethical and advantageous agreements, and ability to navigate complex regulations and contractual requirements has resulted in successful relationships across payers and providers.
Gabriel has a Doctor of Law degree from The University of New Mexico School of Law and a Bachelor's in Business Administration focused on accounting, also from The University of New Mexico. He currently resides in Oregon and enjoys hiking, paddle boarding, and trivia in his free time.
