Dustin Michelson

Dustin Michelson is a Planner at the City of Salina since March 2023, previously working as a Freelance Photographer from 2011 to April 2023. As University Photographer at Emporia State University from July 2015 to May 2021, Dustin led a team of photographers, managed the university’s photographic needs, coordinated with stakeholders, and facilitated the transition to a cloud-based digital asset management system. Additional experience includes roles as Photo Editor for The Emporia Gazette and Photographer for Emporia Living Magazine, as well as various positions in photography while pursuing education in Environmental Studies at San Diego State University and a Master of Science in Biology at Emporia State University. Dustin also holds an Associate of Arts in Architecture and a Certificate in Computer Programming from San Diego Mesa College, along with a Training Certificate in Small Unmanned Aircraft Operations from Kansas State University Polytechnic.