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Practical, Actionable Consulting

Generally speaking, what’s your problem?

Michelle brings decades of senior leadership experience to help organizations navigate complex challenges at the intersection of national security, technology, and innovation. Her systematic approach focuses on identifying fundamental issues and developing practical strategies that deliver measurable results. She works with organizations to move beyond surface-level solutions to achieve lasting transformation.

Michelle’s Consulting Areas of Expertise

Michelle offers a range of different consulting services, like:

Strategic Leadership & Organizational Change

As Chief of Staff of Army Futures Command, Michelle orchestrated the integration of 18 organizations while managing a $12B annual budget supporting over 26,000 personnel. She brings this experience in large-scale organizational transformation to help clients identify core challenges, develop clear accountability measures, and drive meaningful change. Her approach focuses on maximizing talent while maintaining strategic direction.

Leading the Joint Concept for Contested Logistics, Michelle developed innovative strategies for sustaining forces across vast distances in challenging environments. She applies this expertise to help organizations strengthen their supply chains, protect critical infrastructure, and implement data-driven logistics solutions that work under real-world pressures.

As Commander of Joint Munitions Command, Michelle managed $57B in defense assets across 14 facilities, overseeing complex manufacturing and distribution networks. She leverages this experience to guide organizations in defense and advanced manufacturing, supply chain optimization, AI strategies, and facility operations, with particular focus on efficiency and security.

Guided by her years in the field commanding recovery efforts and combat leadership in Iraq and Afghanistan, Michelle helps organizations develop practical approaches to risk management and crisis response. She focuses on building resilient systems and teams capable of maintaining operations under pressure while adapting to emerging challenges.

Michelle’s extensive experience in both military requirements and defense acquisition provides unique insights into successful public-private collaboration. She guides organizations—from startups to established companies—in navigating defense contracts, understanding military requirements, and building effective partnerships within the defense sector.

Michelle’s leadership philosophy combines strategic vision with practical execution. She enjoys helping organizations develop leaders who can navigate complex challenges while building strong, innovative teams. Her approach emphasizes that true leadership means creating environments where different perspectives thrive and teams reach their full potential.

Michelle’s Advisory Focus Areas

Along with Michelle’s consulting topics, she offers valuable advice on:

The Break Trail Process

When it comes to Michelle’s consulting and advisory services, organizations can choose one of two paths: 

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Full Strategic Partnership

Michelle leads a systematic process that breaks complex challenges into achievable phases, optimizing resources while maintaining clear direction toward your objectives.

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Leadership Development

Working directly with your executive team, Michelle provides frameworks and guidance that enable successful internal execution of strategic initiatives.

Ready to Make Real Progress?

Michelle helps organizations move from planning to meaningful action. Let’s turn your goals into achievements.