Michelle brings more than a decade of deep experience as a reporter, communications specialist and digital strategist. She helps clients advance communications and advocacy goals through alliance development, stakeholder engagement, public affairs and strategic communications.

Before coming to Reservoir, Michelle served as Vice President of Communications and Digital Strategy for Faith in Public Life where she oversaw communications strategy and digital engagement for a wide range of social justice issues. Prior to this, she drove rapid response and crisis management campaigns at the N.A.A.C.P. Previously a reporter for the Associated Press, Michelle has chronicled some of the most important political issues of the 21st century.

Michelle holds a B.A. in Journalism from Howard University, and a Master's in Communications from the University of Maryland, College Park.