Michelle Folsom

Organizational Development Specialist

Michelle is a trusted advisor and mentor with a unique blend of vision, creativity, and effective leadership practices. In her consulting work, she has partnered with global health organizations, offering strategic planning, program leadership, and business development expertise. With over 30 years of experience, including 15 years in the field, Michelle has worked with organizations such as USAID, PATH, EngenderHealth, Jhpiego, Making Cents International, Options UK, PRB, JSI, and the UN Foundation. Michelle has a proven track record in management, leadership, team and strategy building for programs that optimize health outcomes and drive behavioral change across global markets. Recognized as a thought leader, her technical expertise spans primary health care, reproductive health, maternal and child health, HIV and AIDS, and health systems strengthening.

Michelle embraces change as a catalyst for personal growth. Change is a challenge to step out of comfort zones, confront fears, and embrace new opportunities. Both exciting and daunting, change enables her to become the best version of herself.