Michael Gardner

Michael Gardner, APR, CPRC has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Michael is currently serving as the Director of Marketing at INDIGO Biosciences, INC since May 2022. Prior to this, from April 2019 to May 2022, they worked as the Senior Director of Marketing & Communications at Skills of Central Pennsylvania. Before that, they held the position of Senior Director of PR & Communications at Christian Care Ministry from May 2015 to April 2019. From August 2006 to May 2015, they worked as the Vice President of Marketing & Communications at VNA of the Treasure Coast. Additionally, they have experience as a Business Development Manager at XStream Systems from February 2006 to August 2006, a Communications Coordinator at Taylor Technologies, Inc. from May 2003 to October 2005, and as a Program Manager, Visual Communications & Digital Imaging at Maryland Department of General Services from October 2000 to April 2003. Michael started their career as a Proposal Coordinator/Technical Writer at Buchart Horn, Inc. in July 1997 and has also worked as a Copy/Proof Editor at AccuWeather from January 1997 to July 1997.

Michael Gardner, APR, CPRC has a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Penn State University. Michael also holds a Master of Arts degree in Publications Design from the University of Baltimore. In addition, they have a Graduate Certificate in Marketing from the Florida Institute of Technology. Currently, Michael is pursuing a Master of Arts degree in Practical Theology from Winebrenner Theological Seminary, which they began in 2021.

Michael Gardner has received several certifications to supplement their education. Michael is a Certified Public Relations Counselor (CPRC) from the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA), which they obtained in June 2017. Michael is also Accredited in Public Relations (APR) from the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), achieved in March 2011. Furthermore, they have certifications in Google Analytics for Beginners, Social Media, and Inbound, obtained in 2020 from Google and HubSpot Academy, respectively.