Faculty Bio

Michelle Michael

Part-Time Instructor in the Department of Journalism & Communication

About

Michelle Michael is the owner and lead consultant of MMK Digital Solutions, a marketing agency offering digital marketing, research, and AI integration services. With professional experience in newsrooms and corporate communication, she is an experienced storyteller and researcher with over 10 years of expertise in multi-channel communication, strategic thinking, and data analytics.
 
Dr. Michael received her Ph.D. in mass communication from Ohio University. As a practitioner with an academic background rooted in solution-based journalism and audience behavior, she is committed to bridging the gap between academia and industry. Her theory-to-practice approach ensures that the next generation of communicators is equipped with both critical thinking skills and technical proficiency required to lead and thrive. 

Outside of work, Dr. Michael's time is consumed by recipe testing, traveling, reading, and her latest challenge: gardening.