Michele Sumilas

Acting Chief of Staff and Assistant to the Administrator, Policy, Planning and Learning at U.S. Agency For International Development

Michele Sumilas is an accomplished Senior Executive with over 20 years of experience in public and private sectors, excelling in operational, programmatic, and strategic objectives to drive domestic and global missions. Known for her ability to identify organizational needs and implement effective solutions that enhance standing and achieve policy goals.

Her expertise spans global health policy, government relations, public policy, international development, executive leadership, financial planning, strategic planning, and staff management, empowering her to provide superior leadership in advancing strategic priorities, inspiring staff, and exceeding expectations.

Michele holds a Master's in Public Health from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and a Bachelor of Arts in Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology from Mount Holyoke College. With a career history including roles at prestigious organizations like the U.S. Agency For International Development, Bread for the World, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and the U.S. House of Representatives, Michele has demonstrated exceptional skills in leadership, management, and policy analysis.