Michelle Batiste Blakely, MA, is a Visionary Leader Serving Bay Area Families Through Innovative Programs. She is an accomplished, dynamic leader with successful track record developing, launching and operating innovative programs serving young children and families, in both the public and private sectors. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with and engage diverse constituencies in state, local and federal agencies to achieve program objectives. A passionate, experienced educator and advocate in the fields of early learning, family support and children’s health.

She has extensive experience in direct service, child & family supports, facilitation and collective impact  having worked in F5SMC, Early Head Start, Early  Intervention, and private philanthropy for over 30 years

Her specialties include: Change Management, Organizational Development, Strategic Planning, Program Development and Administration, Program evaluation and compliance, Staff recruitment, training & supervision, Budget Development and P & L responsibility, Community outreach and engagement, Boards, Commission & Fundraising, and Media Spokesperson.

Michelle is committed to her personal  learning journey on the intersectionality of racism, caste and gender equality.