Michelle Coleman, MBA, SHRM-SCP

Michelle Coleman, MBA, SHRM-SCP, serves as the Chief People Officer and Vice President of Human Resources at ZooTampa at Lowry Park since June 2018. Prior to this role, Michelle held the position of Director of Human Resources at St. Luke's Cataract & Laser Institute from May 2016 to June 2018, where management of HR and volunteer programs was a key responsibility. Earlier experience includes serving as a Senior Human Resource Strategic Partner at Providence Health & Services from May 2007 to March 2015, focusing on aligning HR strategies with business needs and acting as a trusted advisor. Michelle holds a Master of Business Administration in Human Resources Management and Services from the University of Phoenix, completed between 2004 and 2008, and a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies from Willamette University.