Daryl Melvin, P.E.

Bio

Daryl Melvin was elected to the Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) Board of Directors in September 2022 and resides in Flagstaff.

Daryl brings more than three decades of experience in healthcare leadership, public health, engineering and community service. He has served as chief executive officer of numerous tribal hospitals and health centers, leading healthcare operations, organizational development, facility planning and efforts to improve access to care in rural communities. He also served as a commissioned officer in the U.S. Public Health Service, retiring at the rank of captain.

Daryl is Hopi/Navajo from the Hoospowungwa (Roadrunner Clan) and was born from Muii’dez’gesh’ni (Coyote Pass Clan). His background and professional experience contribute to his strong commitment to ensuring tribal communities and rural residents are represented in important healthcare decisions.

Daryl earned a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the University of Arizona and a master’s degree in civil engineering from the University of California, Berkeley. He also completed doctoral coursework and a postgraduate certificate in public health at the University of Arizona and is a 2017 Flinn-Brown Fellow.

He is the founder and principal of Melvin Consulting, Inc., a Hopi-founded and -led professional services and civil engineering firm serving tribal governments, rural communities and nonprofit organizations.

As an NAH board member, Daryl brings the perspective of a healthcare executive, public health professional, engineer and community member. He focuses on strong governance and healthy communities while ensuring northern Arizona’s diverse communities are heard and represented.