Ms. Melton is currently vice president of strategic initiatives at Johns Hopkins Health System in Baltimore. Prior to that, she was president and chief operating officer at Bethesda, Md.-based Suburban Hospital, also part of the Johns Hopkins system.
As chief transformation officer — a newly created position at UF Health — Ms. Melton will focus on enhancing organizational effectiveness by driving a culture of continuous improvement. UF Health officials said her role will be central in shaping and advancing the organization’s culture and improving employee engagement.