Michelle Madaras

Michelle Madaras has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Michelle is currently serving as the President & Co-Founder at WingXpand, where they lead the expansion of drone technology. Prior to this, they founded 'Stories That Make Us', a marketing and public relations firm specializing in communications strategy, video production, and digital content development. During their time there, they offered services such as media relations, social media marketing, and copywriting. Michelle also held the position of Director of Marketing and Communications at the St. Louis Area Foodbank, where they played a crucial role in achieving record-breaking donations and donor retention rates. Earlier in their career, Michelle worked as a Reporter, Anchor, and Multimedia Journalist at KTVI FOX 2, as well as a News Anchor and Reporter at WSIL TV. Michelle also gained experience as a Morning Show Producer and Segment Host at WCIA and worked as a Political Researcher at NBC.

Michelle Madaras holds a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Michelle is currently pursuing a degree in the LA and Space Program at Techstars, with an expected completion date in the fall of 2022. Michelle also attended Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School, although no specific degree or field of study information is provided for that institution.