FAVORITE QUOTE
"There isn't a stronger connection between people than storytelling."
- Jimmy Neil Smith
Michelle Provorny
Marketing Communications | Consulting Partner
A strategic communicator who turns complex change into clear, impactful messaging that drives engagement and alignment.
Core Professional Info
Full Name:
Michelle Provorny
Industries Served
Retail
Insurance
Professional Services
Non-Profit & Mission-Driven Organizations
Education & Higher Education
Startups
Brief Career Summary
Communications and marketing strategist with 15+ years of experience
leading internal, external, and transformation communications across
corporate, nonprofit, and educational sectors. Michelle specializes in
translating complex initiatives into clear, compelling narratives that drive
engagement and enable change, from executive messaging and digital
strategy to video, podcasts, and content governance.
Credentials
MFA in Creative Writing
Prosci Certified Change Manager
Deep expertise in change communications, organizational change management, and business transformation
Proven leader in building communications functions, establishing governance frameworks, and creating scalable content strategies
Skilled in executive advisory, board relations, and cross-channel storytelling (digital, video, podcasts, web/intranet)
Achievements
Led organization-wide communications strategies during major transformations.
Built full communications functions and governance frameworks from scratch.
Partnered with C-suite leaders and boards to shape high-impact narratives during periods of change.
Developed multi-channel content strategies that improved engagement and transparency.
Created communication standards that scaled across teams and ensured consistency and quality.
Drove strategic planning and execution across digital platforms, leadership communications, and change-enablement initiatives.
Enabled organizations to navigate change with clearer messaging and greater confidence.
Personal Brand/ Approach
Michelle's personal brand is rooted in authentic storytelling and collaborative partnership. She is known for making the complex simple, transforming organizational jargon into clear, human-centered narratives that resonate with diverse audiences. Her approach starts with deep listening: understanding the organization's culture, gathering existing materials, and asking clarifying questions to uncover what truly matters. From there, she works side-by-side with leaders and teams to build right-sized strategies that fit their unique needs, ensuring every communication is aligned to organizational goals and vision. Michelle brings a people-first mindset to every engagement, uniting disparate voices into a harmonious organizational story that drives connection and results.
What Others Say
Colleagues and clients recognize Michelle for her ability to clarify messaging during complex transformations and for her skill in building trust across all organizational levels. Leaders appreciate her strategic insight combined with hands-on execution, delivering communications that are both polished and practical. Teams value her collaborative approach and her talent for translating technical or abstract concepts into content that engages and informs. Her work is described as thoughtful, strategic, and grounded in a genuine commitment to helping organizations communicate with clarity and purpose.
Testimonials
“Michelle was integral in helping our team establish clear, branded communications when we were just starting out. She served as a creative and trusted thought partner — bringing collaboration, consultation, and support at every stage. With real care and intentionality in her approach, she ensured our communications resonated and engaged people. She also excelled at building relationships across teams, departments, and with external stakeholders to deliver impactful work. Any team would be lucky to have her.”
Skills & Expertise
Internal, External and Integrated Communications
Communications Strategy and Planning
Change Communications and Organizational Change Management
Business Transformation Communications
Executive Messaging and Board Relations
Content Strategy and Development