Building Winning Workplace Cultures
Partnering with executive teams to create meaningful, high-impact environments where people thrive and business grows.
Partnering with executive teams to create meaningful, high-impact environments where people thrive and business grows.
“When I worked with Michael I always knew what we would get: passion, collaboration and expertise. Michael brings both an energy and a knowledge to the tasks at hand that are infectious and serve to support the common goal. I highly recommend him on efforts and projects of all scope and scale." - Peter Lobred
“Michael has been an exceptional strategic partner during our time working together, particularly in leading Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives and Employee Resource Group (ERG) strategies with the Human Resource Leadership Team (HRLT).”
- Tina Bennett
" Michael possesses a rare combination of subject matter expertise, passion, program management and organizational skills. He frankly, but diplomatically, says what needs to be said and challenges us all to be better. Truly an honor to work with him. "
- Dr. Jorge Cortina
“Michael’s expertise and passion for DEI shine through in his work, transforming Realtor.com’s culture and employee engagement. His strategic vision brings DEI goals to life with purpose, aligning them seamlessly with the organization’s broader objectives. Michael's collaborative approach fosters innovation across teams, and his leadersh
“Michael’s expertise and passion for DEI shine through in his work, transforming Realtor.com’s culture and employee engagement. His strategic vision brings DEI goals to life with purpose, aligning them seamlessly with the organization’s broader objectives. Michael's collaborative approach fosters innovation across teams, and his leadership has empowered ERGs as platforms for real change.” - Erika Chestnut
" As the executive sponsor of one of our Employee Resource Groups, I saw Michael’s drive, his passion for people and excellence, and how much he poured into ensuring that all employees had a fair, equitable, and safe place to bring their whole selves to work." - Jonathan Carroll
"Michael is a talented professional, who brings concrete solutions to challenging situations, and is dependable to jump in to a new environment and engage all. He is structured enough to communicate completely and at a consistent cadence, and yet, flexible enough to adjust to new priorities and tune into the audience for cues about how best to communicate with each of them. " - Jori Mangers
Award-winning, mission-driven executive, husband, and father with 20+ years in leading employee engagement and social impact strategies across global, high-growth organizations such as Realtor.com, Ubisoft, Anthem (Elevance), Sutter Health, YMCA, The Coca-Cola World headquarters and Walt Disney World to name a few. Trusted advisor to the C-suite, known for embedding values-driven initiatives into business strategy to drive culture change, population health, workforce equity, and measurable outcomes. I received my M.S. from the University of Illinois and B.A. from Purdue University.
Recognized as a 2024 & 2025 Top 50 DEI Professional (OnCon Icon Awards), with a proven track record improving representation, launching innovative philanthropy programs, and scaling employee engagement through strategic data integration, executive alignment, and operational excellence.
Realtor.com is a digital real estate listings website that helps consumers buy, sell, rent, and own their homes.
Reporting to the Chief People officer, served as part of the Human Resources Leadership Team (HRLT) and partnered with senior leaders to shape, advance, and lead the organization's overarching Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Philanthropy vision and strategy.
Ubisoft is a video game publisher headquartered in France with development studios across the world. Known best for games such as Assassins Creed, Far Cry, and Just Dance.
Reporting to the Chief Diversity Officer and served on the Global DE&I Leadership Team. I worked closely in partnership with USA, LATAM, & Global Publishing peers and key internal stakeholders to improve company systems and processes in ways to foster DE&I at all levels of the organization.
Formerly known as Anthem, Elevance a major American health insurance company.
Reporting to the Chief Diversity Officer I was responsible for spearheading the implementation of global DEI strategies & metrics. Overseeing the management of nine Employee Resource Group (ERG) global programs supporting 85,000+ global employees; aligning ERG programs to DEI strategic goals while fostering intersectionality.
Sutter Health is a large, not-for-profit, integrated healthcare system primarily located in Northern California.
Reporting to the Director of Total Health & Productivity and the Director of Diversity & Inclusion, responsible for the development and management of the Employee Wellness Program and Employee Resource Group programs.
The YMCA is a nonprofit organization, also called "The Y", that provides programs and services focused on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
Reporting to the Executive Director, I was responsible for overseeing all branch Directors and programs (e.g., Aquatics, Camps, Child Care, Chronic Disease Partnership Programs, Corporate Wellness, Facilities, Group Exercise, Fitness Center, Membership, Sports) managing an operation budget of $6.8 million.
I believe in the power of collaboration and authentic connection to spark innovation, drive equity, and create lasting impact across industries and communities. Want to make the world a better place? Then let's connect!
Through tailored coaching and strategic consulting, I help unlock leadership potential, build inclusive workplaces, and align people strategies with metric based business outcomes.
From small group conversations to organization wide events, I deliver dynamic talks and interactive workshops that inspire action, deepen inclusion, and equip leaders with practical tools to build equitable, engaged workplaces.