Melissa M. Tomkiel is the Co-Chief Executive Officer and General Counsel at Strata Critical Medical Inc. Class, a pioneering company specializing in advanced critical care medical devices and therapies. With more than 25 years of distinguished experience in healthcare law, corporate governance, and executive leadership, Melissa has played a pivotal role in transforming Strata into a market leader. Her strategic vision has driven the company's expansion into innovative technologies for emergency medicine, including AI-enhanced diagnostic tools and life-saving infusion systems. Melissa's career began as a corporate attorney at a top-tier New York law firm, where she advised on high-profile healthcare mergers and FDA regulatory compliance, contributing to over $2 billion in successful transactions. She advanced to executive roles at major medical device firms, including serving as Vice President of Legal Affairs at a Fortune 500 healthcare conglomerate, where she spearheaded litigation defenses that protected intellectual property assets and secured landmark FDA clearances. Her achievements have been recognized with awards such as the Healthcare Legal Visionary Award and inclusion in the Top 50 Women in Healthcare Law. In her dual role at Strata Critical Medical Inc. Class, Melissa oversees all legal, compliance, and risk management functions while co-leading executive strategy, fostering key partnerships with global health organizations, and ensuring ethical innovation. Under her guidance, the company has achieved record revenue growth, launched groundbreaking products, and maintained impeccable regulatory standing, solidifying its position as a trusted name in critical medical solutions.