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Melinda Conklin

Melinda Conklin

Substance Abuse/Mental Health Clinician

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Founder & Executive Director, Hitting Cancer Below the Belt HCB2.org | Author | Mental Health & Fitness Professional

  • Education

    • Virginia Tech

      1986 - 1993
      Bachelor of Science (BS) and Master of Science (MS) Human Development and Family Studies

      Activities and Societies: Kappa Delta

    • Virginia Commonwealth University

      2004 - 2006
      Counselor Education (MEd) Counselor

  • Experience

    • Chesterfield County Mental Health

      Nov 2006 - Jul 2011
      Substance Abuse/Mental Health Clinician

      Conducted assessments and provided counseling for substance abuse/mental health clients in individual and group settings.

    • Tate Publishing

      Jan 2013 - Jan 2013
      Author

      Author of "Richly Exposed" I asked God to meet cancer and I met myself.A story based on personal journal entries as Melinda's late-husband faced colorectal cancer and his mortality. When a cherished loved one dies, you have a choice. Do you choose to grip God's hand during the darkest moments of your life and thank him for the pain? Do you turn away and remain in painful confusion? This is Melinda's story written to help others who want to become better through loss and despair.

    • Hitting Cancer Below the Belt

      Apr 2013 - now
      Founder/Executive Director

      Melinda is the founder and Executive Director of Hitting Cancer Below the Belt (HCB2) which is a 501(c)3 organization focused on offering community events and services to raise awareness and funds for colorectal cancer prevention. The funds raised are dedicated to support the efforts in prevention education, early detection services for the underserved population, and providing support services for cancer patients and survivors.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Acudetox Specialist

      National Acupuncture Detoxification Association
      Apr 2010

    • Cancer Exercise Specialist

      CANCER EXERCISE TRAINING INSTITUTE
      Jan 2019

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Melinda Conklin
      Colorectal Cancer Champion Virginia Colorectal Cancer Round Table (VCCRT) Mar 2023 The VCCRT recognizes leaders within the state of Virginia whose work to prevent and defeat colorectal cancer has created positive outcomes for individuals and communities.
    • Awarded to Melinda Conklin
      National Colorectal Cancer Round Table - Community Service Organization of the Year NCCRT Jan 2022 Hitting Cancer Below the Belt is nationally recognized, yet locally focused. The NCCRT awarded HCB2 the 2022 Community Service Organization of the year due to HCB2 accomplishments in increasing timely screening in underserved communities across the Commonwealth.
    • Awarded to Melinda Conklin
      Executive Director Richmond Times Dispatch Dec 2014 Melinda (Mindy) Conklin was named one of the "Faces of 2014" by the Richmond Times-Dispatch. Due to her work in the community with Hitting Cancer Below the Belt, Mindy was highlighted as one of the people to continue to watch in 2015.
    • Awarded to Melinda Conklin
      Woman of the Year The National Association of Professional Women Dec 2013 Honored with the award due to dedication to excellence within profession.
    • Awarded to Melinda Conklin
      Health Care Hero Our Health Magazine May 2013 Melinda was selected as a Richmond Health Care Hero due to work in the wellness field and work as the president of Hitting Cancer Below the Belt, Inc.