Michelle Ford Faist

Michelle Ford Faist brings extensive experience in corporate affairs and public relations, currently serving as the Head of Corporate Affairs & Government Relations at StarKist since September 2009. Prior to this role, Michelle held the position of Senior Manager at Big Heart Pet Brands, overseeing public relations activities and corporate communications for Del Monte Foods. Early career experience includes working as an Account Supervisor at Ketchum, where leadership in the Brand and Food & Nutrition practice was pivotal, and as an Account Executive at MARC USA, managing various public relations campaigns for notable clients. Michelle earned a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from Ohio University.