Michelle Egan Apr, Fellow Prsa

Michelle Egan, APR, Fellow PRSA has a strong background in communications and public relations. Michelle has extensive experience in various leadership roles, including Chief Communications Officer at Alyeska Pipeline Service Company, where they were responsible for internal and external communications, stakeholder relations, media relations, crisis communication, and government relations. Prior to that, they served as the Communications Director for Anchorage School District, where they directed communications for one of the largest public school districts in the US. Michelle also has experience as the External Programs Director at Anchorage Economic Development Corporation, where they managed communications and marketing efforts. Michelle started their career at Junior Achievement of Alaska, where they held various positions, including Development Director, and played a key role in bringing economic education to rural communities in Alaska.

Michelle Egan, APR, Fellow PRSA, completed their Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Boston College in 1988. In 2011 to 2012, they pursued a Master of Arts degree in Strategic Communication and Leadership from Seton Hall University. Additionally, they obtained various certifications throughout their career. In 2001, they received the Accredited in Public Relations (APR) designation from the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). In 2016, they achieved the Fellow, PRSA status. In 2018, they obtained certifications in Leading Organizational Transitions from Linkage and Reputation Risk Management from the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA).