Melinda Franks

Melinda Franks is an experienced professional in sourcing and procurement, currently serving as an Advisor in Category Management Business Process Outsourcing and Mail Services at Cigna since July 2022. Previously, Melinda held roles such as Sourcing Specialist at Voya Financial and IT Sourcing Consultant at The Hanover Insurance Group, where responsibilities included strategic development, vendor management, and operational requirements. Melinda's background also includes contract management expertise gained during tenure at Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island and CVS Health, where significant savings and compliance were achieved through effective sourcing processes and stakeholder collaboration. Melinda earned an M.B.A. in Healthcare from Clark University and a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Vermont.