Michelle Otero

Michelle Otero (she/her/ella) is a writer, poet, facilitator and professional coach who utilizes creative expression and storytelling as the basis for organizational development and positive social change. Her process of engaging individuals and communities through the expression of shared story has found a wide range of applications, from helping environmental organizations understand the priorities of traditional land-based communities to helping people heal from trauma. 

Michelle served as a coach/mentor for the inaugural class of W.K. Kellogg Foundation Community Leadership Network Fellows. She received her coaching certification through Leading that Works - Coaching for Transformation. Michelle holds a B.A. in History from Harvard University and an MFA in Creative Writing from Vermont College.