Michelle Slaughter

About Michelle Slaughter

I believe leadership is a practice of care, clarity, and courage. Over the past two decades, I’ve served as a social impact executive, life coach, and community builder, guiding teams, organizations, and individuals toward transformational change. My work spans nonprofit leadership, program development, fundraising strategy, and leadership coaching — always with a commitment to equity, sustainability, and intentional living.I’ve led mission-driven organizations through seasons of growth, challenge, and innovation, cultivating thriving teams and building programs that make measurable impact. As a life coach, I help clients step into aligned leadership, navigate life transitions, and lead with purpose. Through my ventures, Peonies & Proteas Co. and Soily Living, I’m deepening my work in collective tending, community stewardship, and values-centered living.Whether in an executive role or as a coach, I bring:Strategic Vision — translating big ideas into actionable, measurable results.Community Stewardship — fostering trust, collaboration, and belonging.Equity-Centered Leadership — embedding justice and inclusion in every decision.Sustainable Growth Mindset — building solutions that last.I’m seeking opportunities to bring this blend of strategic leadership, human-centered coaching, and intentional living to an organization committed to meaningful impact. Let’s connect if you’re building something that matters — for people, communities, and the future.

Experience

1. Executive Director

   Hannah\'s Place Inc

   Sep 2025 — Present · Roanoke Rapids, NC, US

   As Executive Director of Hannah’s Place, I steward a mission-driven organization dedicated to providing safety, advocacy, and healing for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking across northeastern region of North Carolina. I lead with a healing centered, equity-centered, and community-based approach—working at the intersection of crisis response, prevention education, and social impact.

Education

• Texas Woman's University

  Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Multicultural Women's & Gender Studies

• Covington Latin School

  High School Diploma, College Prep

  1995 — 1999

• Western Kentucky University

  B.A. Public Relations, Women's Studies & Political Science Minors

  2000 — 2002

• Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

  Master of Arts, Instruction

  2011 — 2012