Michele Bates Martinez

Michele Bates Martinez is a seasoned business development professional with extensive experience in client relations and partnership building within the educational and healthcare sectors. Currently serving as Senior Managing Director of Client Relations at Bright Horizons since August 2017, Michele previously held various roles at Apollo Education Group, including National Director of Community College Partnerships and Assistant Dean of Specialized Programs, where strategic market analysis and collaboration with stakeholders were key responsibilities. Additional experience includes a strategic alliance management role at Walden University, focusing on professional development solutions for diverse organizations. Michele holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing and Management from Baylor University and a Master of Arts in Organizational Management from the University of Phoenix.