Michelle McDonald

Michelle McDonald began their work experience in 1993 as a Manager and Departmental Coordinator for various departments at Hay Day Markets. Michelle held this position until 1995 when they transitioned to become a Grocery Buyer at Sutton Place Gourmet. In 1997, Michelle became the President and Owner of Capitol Specialties, a Specialty Food Brokerage where they managed a team of sales representatives and an office assistant. Michelle held this role for 25 years before joining Specialty Food Association in 2022 as the Director of Buyer Relations.

Michelle McDonald attended Darien High School from 1983 to 1985, where they did not pursue any specific field of study or obtain a degree. Michelle then went on to Fisher College from 1985 to 1987, focusing on merchandising but not receiving a degree. Finally, they attended Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science from 1987 to 1989, where they earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Marketing. In terms of additional certifications, Michelle obtained two in July 2022: "Greg McKeown on the Art of Getting Effortless Results (Without Burning Out)" from LinkedIn and "Jodi Glickman on Pitching Yourself" also from LinkedIn.