Michelle Clarke Payne

Michelle Clarke Payne is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in marketing, strategy, and education. Currently serving as the Chief Strategy Officer and Vice President of Marketing and Investor Relations at United Way of Southeast Louisiana since July 2017, Michelle also teaches Advertising and Media at Tulane University and has previously held the role of Adjunct Professor at Loyola University New Orleans from January 2016 to July 2022, focusing on Advanced Advertising Campaigns. Prior to these positions, Michelle worked as a Management Supervisor at Peter Mayer from 2006 to 2017, managing various tourism and marketing initiatives for notable clients. Michelle holds a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication from Loyola University New Orleans and further enhanced expertise at the University of New Orleans.