Michelle Zavaleta brings more than 8 years’ experience in marketing and communications to the SIOP team, having held positions at the Ohio Department of Transportation and ProMedica, a mission-based, not-for-profit integrated healthcare organization serving communities in 30 states. This career history exclusively with wide-reaching, non-profit industries has helped her developed specialized technical and creative writing skills for communicating to related audiences.

She graduated from Bowling Green State University with a degree in Relational Communication, focusing specifically on the influence personal connections have on the choices people make. During her time at Bowling Green State University, she conducted numerous independent research studies on topics such as technology and its impact on relationships, technology use among different age groups, and how interoffice communication methods impact employee engagement.

Results-oriented and highly adaptable, Michelle is a knowledgeable and strategic partner in public relations, communications, marketing, social media, and event planning. Her SIOP responsibilities include creating and implementing communication and marketing plans and coordinating committee governance.