Makema Massey, MHL, RHIA, CCS, CMC, CPC, CRC, CPC-I, CPMA, is the Manager of Risk Coding at Optum and a Professor of Healthcare Informatics at American National University. She has worked in medical coding and healthcare informatics for over 10 years and has a passion for paving the way for the future of healthcare and medical coding. Massey's volunteer experience includes PCAP: CEE Professional Certificate Approval Program Review Team, 2021-2023, Hillsborough Community College Advisory Review Board 2019-2020 as well as various charities.