Michele Smith

Michele Smith serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP) since March 2023, leading organizational strategies and daily operations while managing a $20 million budget and overseeing a senior leadership team. Previously, Smith held key financial roles at Woodland Park Zoo as Chief Business & Financial Officer and Chief Financial Officer from September 2017 to March 2023, focusing on revenue maximization and resource allocation. Additionally, Smith has contributed to various boards and advisory positions, including Mary's Place, Evergreen Health, and Women in Localization, supporting initiatives aimed at community welfare and the advancement of women in the localization industry. Educational credentials include executive training at Wharton, a certificate in Hospitality Marketing from Cornell University, and foundational education at Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Milton Hershey School.