Michelle Mercado

Michelle Mercado possesses a diverse background in events coordination and fundraising within non-profit organizations. Currently serving as the Events and Development Coordinator at Girls Inc. of the Pacific Northwest since 2017, Michelle has worked as a Fundraising Specialist for AIDS Walk New York since February 2016, managing over 300 organizational philanthropic efforts and collaborating on strategic initiatives. Previous roles include serving as a Field Service Representative for Amnesty International USA, where Michelle exceeded donation quotas, and interning at the Diaspora African Women's Network, focusing on women's empowerment events. With earlier experiences as a Fashion Show Intern at The HALO Foundation and a Graduate Teaching Assistant at Missouri State University, along with a strong educational foundation in Nonprofit Leadership and International Studies, Michelle's professional journey reflects a commitment to social justice and community advocacy.