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Michele White, MSW
Executive Director
Michele joined the Greater Phoenix Equality Chamber of Commerce as Executive Director in July 2023. Before assuming her current role, Michele worked with other LGBTQ+ chambers of commerce to help them increase their funding, implement new systems and expand their services.
Michele joined the Greater Phoenix Equality Chamber of Commerce as Executive Director in July 2023. Before assuming her current role, Michele worked with other LGBTQ+ chambers of commerce to help them increase their funding, implement new systems and expand their services. Prior to her chamber work, she owned her own businesses and managed nonprofit organizations ranging from the arts to mental health services.
Michele uses her 25+ years of experience in nonprofit management and business ownership to support organizations and businesses in their growth and stability. Her experience includes training clients to advocate for themselves at the legislature, strategic planning and board development, fundraising, business operations and growth, staff and volunteer management, community organizing and systems creation.
She loves to promote community through education and has instructed in the Master of Social Work program at Arizona State University (ASU) in advocacy and community organizing. She earned a master's degree in social work (Policy Administration and Community Organizing) and a bachelor's degree in anthropology from ASU.
Michele is committed to supporting LGBTQ+ business growth and development to help promote a strong LGBTQ+ community in Greater Phoenix. She is also dedicated to collaboration and community building through strong relationships with other community organizations.
Awards & recognition: Michele was named a recipient of the Phoenix Mercury's 2026 Believe in Women Award, honoured on Pride Day, June 20, 2026. She has also been recognised by community organizations including One Community for her professional work and community leadership.
Michele is a third generation Phoenix native and is excited to help strengthen and support the vibrant LGBTQ+ community in Phoenix. She lives in central Phoenix with her wife, Trista, and loves singing, dancing, cooking and hiking.
