August 24, 2022
Michelle provides Marketing, Communications & External Relations leadership with essential counsel and advice. She helps implement strategic initiatives and directives, working across departments and units to catalyze, mobilize, and synchronize the efforts of the division.
Michelle’s wealth of experience gives her keen insight into the inner workings of the university. She joined LMU in University Advancement (then University Relations) in 2010 as associate director of development for Women and Philanthropy, and special projects; in 2015 she became director of board relations and strategic stewardship; and since 2019 she has served as senior director of board relations.
A native of Culver City, Michelle earned her M.A. in art history with a certificate in museum studies from Tufts University, and her B.A. in art history from UCLA. She has been active in the Culver City Historical Society, and served Culver City on the Cultural Affairs Commission.