Michelle Gardner
Vice President, Operational Excellence at Palladium: Make it Possible
- Role
- Vice President, Operational Excellence at Palladium: Make It Possible
- Location
- Falls Church, VA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Michelle Gardner
Accomplished executive leader with 30+ years of experience managing complex development programs and operational functions across diverse international settings. Proven expertise in cross-functional leadership at the corporate, project, and country levels. Strong track record of establishing strategic partnerships to support high quality program implementation and demonstration of impact. Recognized for building high-performing teams, fostering strategic partnerships, and delivering results in challenging environments. Trusted partner to corporate, project, and enabling function teams, with a strong commitment to operational excellence and professional development.
Experience
Vice President, Operational Excellence
Jun 2023 — Present · Arlington, VA, US
Lead a diverse portfolio of support functions, driving strategic growth, process excellence, and operational transformation during significant organizational change. Expanded operational excellence to include contracts, compliance, legal, human resources, supply chain, and contingency operations, fostering cross-functional collaboration and trust. Established the Center of Technical Excellence and led multiple corporate initiatives to enhance program delivery and impact. Directed the rapid, compliant closeout of 26 USAID projects in over 50 countries, establishing and leading an internal task force to ensure orderly transitions and mitigate risk.
Education
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, U. of London
MSc, Medical Demography
1994 — 1995
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
BSc, International Relations
1988 — 1991
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