Michelle Pooch

Michelle Pooch, MPA, currently serves as Development Director at the Oklahoma Policy Institute, having previously held the position of Development Manager. From November 2014 to May 2022, Michelle was the Director of Development and Communications at Restore Hope Ministries, where efforts focused on non-profit fundraising and public relations management to support the mission of restoring families in financial crisis. Prior experience includes serving as Finance Director for a U.S. Senate Campaign and as Resource Coordinator at the Oklahoma State Department of Education, managing early intervention services for young children and their families. Michelle holds a Master of Public Administration from the University of Oklahoma and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from St. Edward's University.