Michelle Hiltner, Pmp, Cpacc
About Michelle Hiltner, Pmp, Cpacc
Michelle Hiltner is a Program Manager at Acquia, where she has worked since 2018. With a diverse background in project management and production, she has held various roles in multiple organizations and actively mentors others in her field.
Work at Acquia
Michelle Hiltner has served as a Program Manager at Acquia since 2018. In this role, she operates remotely and focuses on managing various programs within the organization. Her responsibilities include overseeing process and methodology change management for the professional services team. Hiltner is also involved in promoting visibility into accessibility concerns throughout product and project lifecycles. Her efforts have contributed to transforming multiple at-risk programs, which have resulted in multi-million dollar renewals.
Previous Employment Experience
Before joining Acquia, Michelle Hiltner held several positions across various organizations. She worked at Commonwealth Financial Network as a CIP Associate and Staff Photographer from 2003 to 2005. Hiltner was a VFX Coordinator at Laika for one year from 2007 to 2008. She served as a Senior Producer at TrestleMedia for seven years, from 2010 to 2017. Additionally, she worked as a Production Assistant and Operations Assistant at Atlantic Video for six months in 2003, and as a Marketing Assistant (temp) at Verdasys from 2005 to 2006. Hiltner also gained experience as a Senior Technical Manager at Agency CHIEF from 2017 to 2018.
Education and Expertise
Michelle Hiltner earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electronic Media & Film Production from Towson University, where she studied from 1998 to 2002. During her time at Towson, she also worked as a Production Manager (student) for eight months in 1998 to 1999. Hiltner holds certifications as a Project Management Professional (PMP) and Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC), reflecting her expertise in project management and accessibility.
Mentorship and Leadership
In addition to her program management role, Michelle Hiltner actively mentors other program managers, project managers, and associate project managers. Her mentorship focuses on sharing knowledge and best practices in program management, contributing to the professional development of her peers in the field.