Michael Manalo is a design partnerships specialist with expertise in UX Design workshops and civic engagement through UX writing and storytelling.

Throughout his career since 2011, Michael has collaborated with various entities including non-profit leaders, startup founders, small manufacturers, government committees, and AI companies.

He has a strong background in managing partnerships to create meaningful experiences and has been involved in helping companies with government acquisitions for design services, particularly SBIR Phase 1 and 2 grants.

Michael's work has been acclaimed by prestigious institutions like Fast Company, Forbes, and ESRI, among others, earning recognition for his innovative designs and contributions to the field.

Apart from his professional endeavors, Michael Manalo is an enthusiast of the Los Angeles Lakers and practices yoga.

In terms of education, he holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Woodbury University and a Master of Fine Art in Media Design Practices from Art Center College of Design.

Michael has held key positions in various organizations, including Senior Design Researcher at The So Company, Owner at Atelier RE, Head Of Partnerships at WANDR, and Customer Success Manager at Socrata, among others.