With a heart for healing, lifting, and supporting those who are vulnerable, Keiser University E-Campus student Veteran Missy Melvin is pursuing her goal of caring for others. While serving in the United States Army for over 12 years, Melvin shared that it was the Iraqi children and elderly she encountered, and the conditions they faced, that inspired her vision to open a medical group home.
Having served in the United States Army from 2000-2012 as a Specialist, Melvin served in Iraq from 2008-2009. One of just two females in the battalion to drive an Iraqi armored security vehicle, she also managed 120 trucks during an explosion. The experience helped prepare her for her later position as a Certified Nursing Assistant focused on trauma and behavioral health.
Following her military service, Melvin and her husband, Jaime Morales, settled in their hometown of Ocala, Florida. There, they raised their three children and were eventually asked to provide kinship care for a family member.
That experience inspired them to enroll in a foster care fast-track program, which served as groundwork to care for 12 children.
“It felt like the right path. Supporting youth and helping them build a better life has become a meaningful part of my purpose,” said Melvin, who is pursuing her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Health Services Administration. “If I could offer any advice to students, it would be to remember to take deep breaths when needed, stay organized, and have a clear plan. With time, consistency, and determination, they can accomplish anything. Never give up,” she said.
About Keiser University’s Bachelor of Arts Degree in Health Services Administration
Keiser University’s Bachelor of Arts Degree in Health Services Administration provides a basic understanding of health services administration and of the unique skills needed by a health service administrator. Topics include theoretical and practical skills-building coursework in both the public and private sectors, including topics such as healthcare leadership, healthcare marketing, healthcare public policy, ethical and legal considerations in healthcare, healthcare finance, and research methods.
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Since 1977, Keiser University has been empowering students like you to achieve their career dreams. As one of Florida’s largest private, non-profit institutions, founded by Dr. Arthur Keiser and Evelyn Keiser, we’re committed to your success with:
- Over 100 degree programs from associate to doctoral level
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Keiser University Student Veteran Missy Melvin participates in the 2025 Wounded Warrior Project Soldier Ride in Jacksonville, Florida.
The instructors at Keiser University impacted my life. They believed in my ability to become a great graphic designer, regardless of how I felt about my skills. KU helped to prepare me for the real world and got me to where I am today.
