Michael Dumlao

Michael Dumlao has extensive experience in brand management and marketing. Michael currently holds the position of Vice President of Global Marketing at Abt Associates, where they are responsible for developing and maintaining the global marketing and communications vision and strategy. Prior to this role, they worked at Booz Allen Hamilton, where they served as Senior Brand and Diversity Advisor, Chair of the LGBTQ ERG, Director of Brand Management, Creative Director, and Art Director. In these positions, they directed various strategies and initiatives related to brand, product development, business development, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Michael also managed marketing and communications for LGBTQ-related content and led the LGBTQ ERG to win multiple awards. Before their time at Booz Allen Hamilton, Michael held positions at Georgetown University, the United Nations Association of the National Capitol Area, Madison Government Affairs, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, and the Pacific Pride Foundation, where they gained experience in digital media design, program coordination, membership management, and operations.

Michael Dumlao has a diverse education history. Michael obtained a Certificate of Professional Achievement in Marketing from Kellogg Executive Education from 2015 to 2019. Prior to that, they earned a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Communication and Media Studies from Georgetown University between 2004 and 2006. Michael also holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Photography from UC Santa Barbara, which they completed from 1997 to 2000. Additionally, they briefly studied Digital Arts at the University of Sydney in 1999. Apart from their degree programs, Michael has obtained certifications from The Winters Group, Inc. as a Certified Engaging in Bold, Inclusive Conversations® Facilitator and from Human Factors International as a Certified Usability Analyst.