Michael Lorenzen

About Michael Lorenzen

I build what doesn’t yet exist.Throughout my career, I’ve stepped into blank spaces—programs that needed rebuilding, roles that hadn’t been created, or people searching for clarity—and helped shape what comes next. Whether coaching Olympic hopefuls, founding leadership programs, or guiding adult learners toward new insight, I thrive at the intersection of courage, empathy, and purpose.As a leader, I’ve built nationally recognized athletic programs and culture-shifting student-athlete development systems. As a teacher, I’ve delivered hundreds of clinics, graduate courses, and keynotes that translate research into action. As a coach—ICF PCC and CrossFit Level 3—I walk alongside individuals as they rediscover confidence, identity, and direction.My greatest joy comes from helping others grow: the lightbulb moment in a classroom, the quiet shift in a coaching conversation, or the deep impact of a system that helps people become more fully themselves.If your organization needs a builder, a guide, or a trusted voice to help people rise to the moment—let’s connect.

Experience

1. Adjunct Professor

   Georgetown University School Of Continuing Studies

   Jan 2012 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   Teach a variety of classes in the Masters of Professional Studies, Sports Industry Management Program, including Leadership in Sports, Intercollegiate Athletics Administration, and Capstone

Education

• University of the Pacific

  Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Higher Ed Administration and Leadership

  2007 — 2010

• University of Maryland

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Relations

  1983 — 1987

• Yale University

  Master of Arts (MA), International Relations - Finance & Management

  1987 — 1989