Health Literacy & Science Writer
Melanie Schwarz, MA
Melanie Schwarz
A transplant to St. Louis and the United States, Melanie knows firsthand the challenges of navigating bureaucratic forms and the complicated U.S. healthcare system. In her home country of Germany, she worked as an editor for Random House publishing, helping to bring book ideas to life.
At HLM, Melanie uses her publishing background to bring out the best in the materials we review for our clients. She is passionate about language and the power it has to educate and inspire people. As a student enrolled in the University of Missouri-St. Louis’ certificate in health communication program, she loves applying her knowledge of public health campaigns and health communications to her work. Before joining HLM, she also worked as a bookseller and freelance editor.
Melanie holds a master’s degree in English literature and American studies from the University of Würzburg in Bavaria, Germany.
As a Health Literacy & Science Writer, Melanie reviews and writes content for everything from brochures to presentations to websites. Using her keen editor’s eye, she spots mistakes and inconsistencies, and translates jargon into reader- friendly language.