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Trustee

South Haven, Michigan
Term endsÌý12/31/2028

Dr. Melinda M. Gruber serves as President of the Corewell Health Foundation, Southwest Michigan, where she leads philanthropic strategy and impact for the region. With extensive experience in health care administration, organizational leadership, and community service, she is committed to strengthening the health and well-being of Southwest Michigan through collaboration, innovation, and community partnerships.

Prior to her current role, Melinda served as Vice President of the Medical Group and Rehabilitation Services at Corewell Health, South Region, and as President of Caring Circle. In these roles, she provided leadership across a broad range of health care services, including primary and specialty medical practices, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, home care, long-term care, palliative and hospice care, and chaplaincy and bereavement services.

In addition to her professional career, Melinda has demonstrated a longstanding commitment to community and nonprofit leadership. She has served as Chair of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization and the PACE of Southwest Michigan Boards of Directors, as well as Vice Chair of the Region IV Area Agency on Aging Board of Directors. She currently serves on the Board of Community Healing Centers and as Chair of the Healthy Berrien Consortium.

Melinda earned a bachelor's degree from Aquinas College and holds an MBA and Ph.D. from Western Michigan University. She was a 2018–19 Health and Aging Policy and ASPA Congressional Fellow and is also a Certified Nursing Aide, bringing both leadership experience and a firsthand understanding of patient care to her work.

As a member of the Â黨ÐÇ¿Õmv Board of Trustees, Melinda is dedicated to supporting student success, strengthening workforce development, and helping the College respond to the evolving needs of employers and communities throughout Southwest Michigan. Her experience in health care and community leadership provides a valuable perspective as LMC prepares students for careers that are essential to the strength and well-being of the region.