Michael is a dynamic leader and advocate, currently serving as the Director of Worker and Student Voice at the National Skills Coalition (NSC). Deeply committed to advancing workforce policies that promote equity and opportunity, Michael plays a vital role in amplifying the voices of workers and students nationwide.
Before assuming his current role, Michael served as the Senior State Network Manager at NSC, where he led the development and coordination of state coalitions focused on advancing skills policies that create equitable opportunities and outcomes for workers, especially those most affected by structural barriers. His contributions included strategizing and managing multi-state peer-learning initiatives, delivering customized technical assistance, fostering network growth, and driving workforce advocacy through tailored resources and convenings.
Prior to his tenure at NSC, Michael was the Advocacy Coordinator for the Poverty to Prosperity team at the Center for American Progress, where he empowered national, state, and local coalitions with critical resources and advocacy tools. He also managed and developed the story network, a platform dedicated to amplifying the voices of individuals with lived experiences of poverty.
Michael’s career in advocacy and community engagement spans various roles, including program associate at the Bonner Foundation, grassroots organizer at RESULTS Education Fund, community organizer in New Orleans, Louisiana, and manager for On-the-Job Training programs in Eastern North Carolina with EDSI. These diverse experiences have given him a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by workers and students.
Michael earned a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Morehouse College, where he developed his commitment to social justice and community empowerment. After graduation, he continued his advocacy work as a Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow. He is based in Washington, DC.
