Proctors Announces Melissa Zambri as New Board Chair

Schenectady, NY (March 17) – Proctors is proud to announce the appointment of Melissa Zambri, Esq. as Chair of its Board of Directors. Her appointment as Chair reflects both her dedication to the organization and her passion for ensuring access to high-quality performing arts experiences for the community.

Zambri, managing director of the Albany office of Barclay Damon LLP, serves as co-leader of the firm’s Health Care Practice Group and co-leader of its Health Care and Health & Human Services Providers Teams. A highly respected leader in health care law and regulatory compliance, she brings decades of governance, strategic oversight, and organizational leadership experience to her new role at Proctors.

“Melissa has been an invaluable member of our board, serving most recently as Vice-Chair,” said Philip Morris, CEO, Proctors Collaborative. “Her thoughtful leadership, strategic perspective, and deep commitment to our mission make her exceptionally well-suited to guide Proctors into its next chapter.”

In her legal practice, Zambri focuses on enterprise development and regulatory guidance for a wide range of health care providers and institutions, including hospitals, clinics, assisted-living facilities, and organizations serving individuals with developmental disabilities. She advises clients on compliance programs, audits, investigations, HIPAA matters, certificate-of-need applications, and complex transactions. Her work frequently involves counseling executive leadership teams and boards of directors — experience that translates seamlessly to her leadership at Proctors.

Beyond her practice, Zambri is an adjunct professor at Albany Law School, where she teaches Health Care Compliance and HIPAA Compliance for its Online Graduate Programs, and at Clarkson University, where she teaches Legal Aspects of Health Care. She is also a member of Barclay Damon’s Management Committee and has held numerous leadership roles within professional associations, including the Health Law Section of the New York State Bar Association.

Zambri is a graduate of Albany Law School (J.D., cum laude), Union College (M.B.A.), and Siena College (B.S., summa cum laude). Her honors include recognition in “The Best Lawyers in America^” for Health Care Law and designation as Albany “Lawyer of the Year” for Health Care Law in 2026.

As Board Chair, Zambri will help lead Proctors in advancing its mission through the performing arts while ensuring strong governance and long-term sustainability. For more information about Proctors and its Board of Directors, visit atproctors.org.

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