Michelle Thomas

About Michelle Thomas

Meticulous Professional in the field of Corporate Social Responsibility, Data Center Community Affairs, Government Relations, AI, Innovation, Corporate Giving Programs, Brand Marketing, Public Relations, Communications & Sales. Visionary leader, Keen knowledge in working with key stakeholders driving the rhythm-of-business process, strategic/investment planning & how it relates to shareholder value. Expertise in working with Government Elites both on the local, state and national levels, CEO\'s, NGO\'s, Business Leaders & Professional Athletes. Orchestration in the delivery of high profile/celebrity special events. Driven Award Winning Million Dollar Philanthropic Campaigns. High Achiever & Recognized as a key industry leader with demonstrated proven results. As the Microsoft US Southeast Regional Director for Corporate Citizenship, Public Affairs and Market Development, I championed Microsoft\'s corporate social responsibility and AI initiatives designed to drive innovation, digital equity, and tech ecosystem development in communities across the Southeast Region United States — enhancing how we engaged customers and leveraged technology to empower individuals and organizations. Responsibilities also included building strategic public/private partnerships and managing market development efforts focused on growing mindshare, increasing share of voice, and driving digital equity through corporate citizenship in the areas of Education, Government, Technology Startup, Civic Innovation. Microsoft Community Affairs National Lead to the DNC/RNC. I also drove C-Level Executive Engagements. Specialties: Boston College Carroll School of Management - Center for Corporate Citizenship. Recognized as a Microsoft Top Achiever, including Named 1 of 50 Woman impacting the Microsoft Trillion Dollar Market Shift.

Experience

1. Director, Citizenship Public Affairs Market Development Ai - Microsoft Cela Public Sector CDO

   Microsoft

   Aug 2000 — Present

Education

• Spelman College

  Bachelor of Arts Degree, Psychology

• Boston College Carroll School of Management

  Corporate Citizenship

Skills

• Public Relations
• Media Relations
• Business Strategy
• Spokesperson
• New Business Development
• Policy