Michelle Stone
Associate Director of Portfolio and Program Management @Avanos Medical
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WORK HISTORY
Associate Director of Portfolio and Program Management @Avanos Medical
US
Driving portfolio clarity, cross-functional alignment, and strategic decision-making• Lead enterprise-wide program governance, enabling senior leadership to make informed, strategic decisions• Develop and refine project intake, prioritization, and decision frameworks to ensure resources align to organizational priorities• Build high-performing PMO capabilities by establishing standards, communication practices, and leadership rituals• Facilitate alignment across diverse functions, acting as a harmonizer and strategic connector• Support organizational transformation through clear communication, people-centered change leadership, and cultural awarenessRecognized for elevating complex information into meaningful narratives that mobilize teams and empower leaders.
EDUCATION
Penn State University
Executive Supply Chain Management Program
Michigan State University
Eli Broad College of Business, Materials and Logistics Management
Michigan State University - Eli Broad College of Business
Bachelor's degree, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
Georgia Institute of Technology
Master of Science - MS, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
Georgia Institute of Technology
Industrial School of Engineering & Systems, International Logistics & Supply Chain Strategy
SKILLS
ABOUT MICHELLE STONE
I am a warm, strategic, and grounded leader who helps organizations navigate complexity with clarity, compassion, and purpose.With a career rooted in program leadership, organizational transformation, and executive communication, I specialize in bringing structure to ambiguity, harmony to cross-functional teams, and inspiration to moments of change. I lead with a unique blend of strategic foresight and relational intelligence — pairing the big picture with the human experience.My purpose is simple:To elevate people and organizations through wisdom, clarity, and courageous, compassionate leadership.What I’m known for:• Distilling complexity into clear, actionable direction• Creating calm, confidence, and alignment in fast-moving environments• Building strong relationships across functions and levels• Leading teams through meaningful transformation• Designing communication and experiences that feel intentional and inspiring• Connecting work to purpose — helping teams see the “why,” not just the “what”Colleagues describe me as warm yet strong, visionary yet grounded, and thoughtful yet decisive. I care deeply about people and believe leadership is more than results — it’s the experience we create along the way.Signature Leadership Strengths: Harmonizing Influence Strategic Storytelling & Executive Communication Change Leadership & Culture Building Elegant Execution & Operational Clarity Empathic Coaching & People DevelopmentAlways open to connecting with purpose-driven leaders, collaborators, and teams committed to growth, alignment, and excellence.
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