About Michael
I am a…
Business leader, Life mentor, Musician, Parent, Promoter
Bio
After 16+ years working in the commercial concert & festival programming, promotion, production, and marketing field, in 2016 I changed gears and took a position with Purdue Convocations at Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN. Purdue Convocations (Convos for short) is a self-supporting, multi-disciplinary arts presenter and one of the oldest collegiate arts presenting organizations in the country. As part of my role as Senior Associate Director I am also fortunate enough to serve as the staff advisor for TEDxPurdueU; I became the official licensee and primary organizer in 2022 after having the enlightening experience of attending TEDWomen in late 2021.
In 2025, I also joined the team at the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust as a talent buying & programmatic consultant. Being a part of the team at the Trust has helped me grow an even deeper appreciation for the cultural impact that the arts have on the communities that invest in them. On top of my career's work inside the arts, I'm also proud to be a girl dad to my amazing daughter (Nova).
I'm passionate about
Live music.
Performing arts.
Family.
Empathy & equality.
College basketball.
...another day livin' the dream.
An idea worth spreading
“Work like you don't need the money. Dance like no one is watching. And love like you've never been hurt.”
― Mark Twain
Areas of expertise
Arts Presenting, Business Management, Communications, Event Planning, Leadership, Marketing, Programming