A creative storyteller and events professional with senior experience curating luxurious, innovative, and impactful events in Media, Experiential, Content Agencies, Publishing, and Venture Capital Firms. My expertise spans the full spectrum of event production—from conceptualization to execution - working with global and national brands across industries including technology, healthcare, arts, outdoor adventure, luxury travel, spirits, construction, energy, infrastructure and policy, and news journalism.
A proactive leader specializing in developing, programming, and designing memorable in-person events and bringing brands to life. My approach combines sales and partnership opportunities, data driven insights, marketing strategies with intentional messaging to craft experiences that resonate emotionally and inspire actionable outcomes.
At the heart of my work is relationship-building. I pride myself on being a trusted thought partner to my clients and colleagues, fostering strategic collaborations that deliver measurable results. My dedication to client service, paired with my ability to align vision and execution, ensures every event is not only seamless but also transformative.
A reputation for being organized, a creative problem-solver, and strong negotiator, I thrive on juggling multiple projects while maintaining focus on the details that make each event unique. Let’s work together to create events that leave a lasting impact.
Annie Fitzsimmons / luxury travel expert
Michelle brings leadership, grace, and strategic thinking to every event she touches. From orchestrating AFAR’s high-profile Vanguard Awards and Travel Advisory Council meetings to managing multi-day events with top-tier sponsors and partners, she consistently delivers with precision and impact. A master negotiator, Michelle always secures the best outcomes while building lasting relationships along the way.
Jamie Kroll / Founder, Girls Who Eat
I had the pleasure of working with Michelle on a large-scale event at AFAR Media, supporting both pre-event planning and on-site execution. She was highly collaborative, an excellent communicator, and provided clear leadership throughout. I hope to work with her again soon—her event planning expertise is unmatched.
Anni Cuccinello / Audience Growth
Michelle is an exceptionally collaborative and detail-oriented event planner. Her ability to manage endless small details and be five steps ahead of everyone is incredible. She is not only a pleasure to work with, she is highly capable of not only creating spectacular events but also ensuring sponsorships are executed seamlessly.
Laura Warren / Senior Account Executive
Michelle consistently delivers standout speakers for our events and keeps the sales team informed every step of the way—from confirmed bookings to guest RSVPs. She proactively shares sponsorship ideas and is always ready to jump on a call to help close a deal. A true team player, Michelle’s leadership elevates everything we do.
Courtney McCombs / VP, Revenue
Michelle was a pleasure to work with and made an immediate impact from day one. Relaunching our live events post-pandemic was no small task, but she led the charge with ease, creativity, and collaboration. Her ability to connect people and support the sales team in driving sponsorship revenue made her an invaluable asset
Daniel Benn / Tech Warhorse
I had the pleasure of working with Michelle on four events, including international programs in Egypt, Iceland, and Vietnam—all flawlessly executed under her leadership. Her organizational and problem-solving skills are unmatched, and she brings incredible energy and adaptability to every situation. Michelle is a true asset, and I recommend her without hesitation.
Michael Kerouac / Executive
I’ve had the pleasure of attending several Mentor Series Treks led by Michelle, and each one has been exceptional. She’s client-focused, detail-oriented, and masterful at creating experiences that are both educational and entertaining. Her professionalism, adaptability, and warmth have made these Treks a favorite for my entire family—we now plan vacations around them!
Andrew Rubenstein / General Manager
Michelle is a clutch player in project management—smart, charismatic, and unwavering in her dedication. During our 8+ years working together at Nikon, she consistently brought fresh ideas, solved problems with ease, and ensured our programs ran smoothly and successfully. Any team would be lucky to have her.
Laura Davidson Public Relations
Congrats on an epic event! You really know how to throw a party!
Elizabeth Allerton, Preferred Travel
What stands out for me, is her unwavering commitment to strengthening relationships. Michelle's work ethic is impeccable...always leading with clear communication, collaboration forward and decisive in actions. She is a natural in managing to an entrepreneurial environment: mastering event negotiations through a win-win model.
Jill Mazur, Travel & Photo Enthusiast
Michelle has done a fantastic job developing and maintaining brand sponsorship, client loyalty and expanding visibility through social media and marketing. She delivered complex travel itineraries for some of the most discerning photographers around the world. Michelle is dedicated to creating a top notch product for her clients and maintains great relationships and a high level of client satisfaction.
Bettina Goolsby, Event Consultant
Working with Michelle has been one of my freelancer career highlights, I appreciate the consistent collaborative spirit. She provides freelancers with the information needed and then trusts us to bring the project's vision to life. She’s passionate about event execution with a focus on exceeding client expectations while keeping the event attendees’ guest experience top of mind.