Michelle is the Founder and President of building b: solutions in Scottsdale, Arizona, a Partner at EPICO learning collaborative in San Diego, CA, and a partner at the REALeadership Alliance, in San Diego, CA. She also authors the leadership blog “The Breakroom” which provides thought-provoking ideas for getting more out of work and life.
Michelle’s expertise is in helping leaders use training to orchestrate organizational culture transformations. Integrating employee training, internal communications and brand strategy, Michelle develops solutions that measurably improve business results, increase customer loyalty, and enhance employee engagement and productivity.
Michelle’s philosophy centers on developing responsible and sustainable strategies, programs and processes that make a positive difference in the lives of an organization’s employees, customers and vendors, and in the communities in which they operate.
Michelle has over 18 years of senior level Training & Development experience and has held leadership roles in a broad range of industries such as financial services, automotive, and hospitality. She was one of the first 100 people internationally to receive ASTD’s Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP) designation. Michelle continues to be very involved in providing continuing education to Training and HR professionals, both in her local community and as a speaker at national ASTD and SHRM conferences.
Michelle obtained her B.A. in Organizational Communication and M.S. in Training & Human Resource Development from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She lives in Scottsdale, Arizona.