Melanie Santarelli, MPH, has worked in public health and with or for children for almost two decades. At Start Early, she oversees the implementation of health and nutrition services. Melanie is passionate about preventative health and empowering families to take charge of their own and their children’s health. She believes that everyone has a right to quality access to healthcare and that healthy children are ready to learn.
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Melanie Santarelli
Health and Nutrition Services Manager