Michele Atkins

Michele R. Atkins is an accomplished nonprofit executive, strategist, and fundraiser with over 30 years of experience leading mission-driven organizations through transformation and growth. Known for her ability to stabilize and strengthen complex organizations, she has successfully raised more than $50 million and led high-impact initiatives at organizations including the

Make-A-Wish Foundation, American Lung Association, Gilda’s Club NYC, and the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Michele specializes in strategic planning, board governance, and fundraising development, and has served as a trusted executive coach and interim leader across the nonprofit sector. She is also a passionate advocate for children and families, an experienced public speaker, and a highly engaged civic leader, serving on the boards of the Pittsburgh Symphony, Pittsburgh Opera, Nurture PA, and others. Michele holds a Doctor of Humanities, Honoris Causa, from Carlow University, and has received numerous awards for her leadership and service.