Melissa Alaniz

Director of Finance

Professional Overview
Melissa Alaniz is an accomplished finance professional with over 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry. As the Director of Finance at CHRISTUS Health, she leverages her deep technical expertise and strategic leadership to drive financial optimization and ensure the organization's long-term financial stability.

Experience Summary

Current Role
Melissa has served as the Director of Finance at CHRISTUS Health since April 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the organization's financial planning, reporting, and control systems. She works closely with the executive team to develop and implement financial strategies that align with the organization's overall business objectives. Melissa's leadership has been instrumental in improving the company's financial performance and ensuring the efficient allocation of resources.

Career Progression
Prior to her current role, Melissa held the position of Finance Manager at CHRISTUS Health for 20 years. In this role, she demonstrated a strong track record of driving cost-saving initiatives, improving cash flow management, and enhancing financial reporting processes. Her ability to identify and implement innovative solutions has earned her a reputation as a trusted financial advisor within the organization.

Academic Background
Melissa holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Accounting from the University of Texas at Austin. She is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and has completed additional professional development courses in healthcare finance and strategic leadership.

Areas of Expertise

• Healthcare financial management

• Budgeting and forecasting

• Financial reporting and analysis

• Cost optimization strategies

• Risk management and compliance

• Strategic financial planning and decision-making

Professional Impact
Under Melissa's leadership, CHRISTUS Health has achieved significant financial improvements, including a 12% increase in operating margins and a 15% reduction in administrative expenses over the past three years. Her innovative approach to resource allocation and financial process optimization has been widely recognized within the industry, and she has been invited to speak at several healthcare finance conferences.

Conclusion
With her deep expertise in healthcare finance, strong leadership skills, and proven track record of driving financial success, Melissa Alaniz is poised to continue making a significant impact on the financial well-being of CHRISTUS Health and the broader healthcare community.