Michael has over 30 years of experience as a non-profit administrator, including over a decade of international work. While most of his career was spent in higher education, he has spent the past five years as leader of the human resources functions at Edgewood. His priorities include pay equity, staff diversification, creation of training and advancement opportunities, and helping to create a sustainable and fulfilling work environment. He has a BA in Language, Culture and Society from New College of Florida, an MA in Applied Anthropology and PhD in Ethnology from the University of Kentucky, and an AA in Culinary Arts from the Cordon Bleu in Chicago.