Melissa Golombek

Examiner
DISC Type : cs

EVP, President at Tampa General Hospital

Tampa, Florida, United States

Overview

Melissa Golombek is the EVP and President of Tampa General Hospital, a leading academic health system. A results-driven executive with over 16 years of leadership, she oversees all clinical and operational strategies. She holds a Doctorate in Nursing Practice from the University of Central Florida and has held senior roles at several top health systems.

Committed to her community, Melissa serves on the boards of the Glazer Childrens Museum and Trinity Agricultural Board. She is an active member of the Childrens Hospital Association and the Florida Nurses Association, and she frequently speaks at national healthcare conferences, including those hosted by Beckers Healthcare.

She was instrumental in securing the largest philanthropic gift in the regions history for the Muma Childrens Hospital in 2023.

Personality Overview

Unexpressive

Status Quo Seeker

Overcautious

They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time.  They are thorough and always follow a systematic approach. The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof.

Topics They Care About

Children's Healthcare
Previously served as senior administrator and VP for the Muma Children's Hospital at TGH, where she secured a record-breaking philanthropic gift and frequently speaks on the topic.
Women's Health
As former VP of the TGH Women's Institute, she led the service line to achieve a Level IV maternal care designation, the highest national honor.
Healthcare Operations
Her current role as President involves overseeing all clinical and operational strategies for a major academic health system, reflecting deep expertise in this area.

Media Appearances

Tampa General Hospital's new COO had a 'serendipitous' journey to the C‑suite. Featured in Tampa Bay Business Journal

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Tampa General Announces Melissa Golombek as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Featured in Tampa General Hospital (press release)

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Tampa General Hospital COO Melissa Golombek on patient experience and leadership. Featured in Austin Business Journal

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Work History

3-2026
EVP, President at Tampa General Hospital
1-2025
EVP, Chief Operating Officer at Tampa General Hospital
1-2020 - 1-2025
Vice President at Tampa General Hospital
8-2011 - 12-2013
Director at TMC Health
8-2008 - 8-2011
Pediatric Leader/Manager at Northwestern Medicine

Education

2008 - 2010
Master of Science (MS) from Loyola University
2016 - 2018
Doctor of Nursing Practice(DNP) from University of Central Florida

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Insights For Selling To Melissa

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them which other stakeholders would be important for this purchase decision
  • Expect them to be slow and cautious, encourage them to ask more questions
  • Expect them to be vague in response to your questions, ask firmly and pointedly

DONT's

  • Don't rely on relationship building even if they act pleasantly
  • Don't push them too hard to make fast decisions, give them time
  • Don't be very accepting if that is your natural style, stay firm

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Melissa is

  • Low-risk, adoption by others are very important to them, followed by confidence in ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Melissa

  • They don’t say no often, they push out the decisions or keep going around in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Melissa move?

  • They do not like to rush and therefore can be quite slow in their decision-making.
  • Can Melissa take some risk or not?

  • They have little risk-appetite and prefer to take measured decisions.

You And Melissa

Personality Compatibility


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