Michelle L Ray is a skilled nonprofit leader, strategist, and communicator with over 16 years of experience. She has expertise in brand management, strategic communications planning, project management, and budget development. Michelle has a proven track record of success in developing messaging platforms and internal/external communications for new initiatives, advocacy plans, and policy efforts. Her skills include market research, advocacy strategy development, community listening, and stakeholder engagement. Michelle's excellent writing skills, training and speaking engagements, and event planning experience make her an experienced collaborator with internal and external stakeholders.