Melissa Hawkins

Melissa's legacy is one of optimizing the human mind, body, and spirit, for

greatness.

A seasoned Physical Therapist with a specialization in sports medicine,

orthopedic trauma, and the tactical athlete, Melissa has spent her entire adult life

dedicated to enhancing the human body through injury prevention, rehabilitation,

and human performance enhancement.

Her career took an extraordinary turn when she served, and subsequently retired

from, the Marine Corps Reserve. Her last assignment as the Senior Enlisted

Advisor for the Human Performance Branch allowed her to combine her two

careers and play a pivotal role in optimizing the well being and performance of

the men and women of the United States Marine Corps. Her commitment to

ensuring that Marines not only operated at their peak physical condition, but also

that of mental resilience, cognitive enhancement, and holistic well-being,

solidified her reputation as a true advocate for human performance optimization.

Continuing her mission to push the boundaries of human capability, Melissa now

works with the Optimizing the Human Weapon System program, where she

utilizes her expertise to enhance the lethality and capabilities of today’s

warfighters. Her work in this groundbreaking field is reshaping how we approach

the future fight.

With a keen understanding of the human body and a commitment to excellence,

her tireless efforts continue to impact the lives of servicemen and women, as her

commitment to those who serve, remains her top priority.