Mellissa Gardner, chief marketing and strategy officer of Plano, Texas-based CorroHealth, has been named to the 2026 class of PRNEWS People of the Year.
Ms. Gardner was recognized in the brand reputation category and was selected following a nomination process that weighed her professional background and industry contributions, according to an Aug. 13 news release.
The annual list recognizes people working in public relations and corporate communications, including agency leaders, crisis strategists and newer professionals in the field.
“We are thrilled to see Mellissa recognized by PRNEWS for her leadership and vision,” Pat Leonard, CEO of CorroHealth, said in the release. “The attention and credibility the CorroHealth brand commands in the market today is a direct result of her strategic clarity and relentless execution. It’s not just brand visibility, it’s market momentum that converts.”
CorroHealth operates in more than 10 countries, including the U.S., U.K., India and the United Arab Emirates, and was named one of Becker’s Healthcare’s “Top Places to Work in Healthcare” in 2026.
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