Meet the staff

Robin Haff, RN, BSN

Director of the Women's Health Research
St. Luke's Health Network
My 13 years of extensive clinical research experience has allowed me to initiate the Women’s Health Research Division at St. Luke’s Health Network. Participating in clinical research trials allows patients to have access to innovative medical and surgical treatments, that would otherwise not be available to them. This also offers patients the opportunity to become an integral part of the development and approval of these new treatments. When not in the office, I cherish spending time with my two daughters. My family and I enjoy a wide range of outside activities such as snow skiing, water skiing, and boating.

Melanie Leister, LPN

I look forward to helping you improve your quality of life. I will be there to walk you through office visits, procedures or just to answer your questions or concerns. I have a wide range of nursing experience from hospital and home care to clinical research. I enjoy helping women choose the best way to improve their health and well-being. In my spare time my husband, our two boys and our two dogs keep me very busy. We enjoy outdoor sports, camping, gardening and spending time with friends.

Ann Sawka

I started in the medical field 18 years ago when I joined the United States Air Force. I am currently serving active duty in the Guards and served in Operation Enduring Freedom. I have worked in hospitals as well as doctor’s offices to fill my desire to help other people. When I am not working or on duty I enjoy spending time with my son and his sport activities and having a good time with my family and friends.

Valerie Schissler, MSN, CRNP

Nurse Practitioner
As a nurse practitioner in women’s health, I enjoy empowering women to take care of themselves and achieve their optimal well being. The change that occurs in a women’s life after effective treatment of pelvic support defects and incontinence is phenomenal. I love hearing the words “I have my life back.” Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my husband, Ray and daughter Olivia and son Logan.