Michelle L. Cormier
About Michelle L. Cormier
Michelle L. Cormier is a part-time faculty member at the Elliott School of International Affairs and serves as a Senior Development Manager at IREX in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. With extensive experience in international development and humanitarian response, she has held various roles across multiple organizations, focusing on proposal development, disaster preparedness, and climate change adaptation.
Current Role at IREX
Michelle L. Cormier serves as a Senior Development Manager at IREX, a position she has held since 2018. Based in the Washington D.C. Metro Area, she focuses on international development initiatives. Her role involves strategic planning and implementation of programs that align with IREX's mission to promote education and development worldwide.
Work at The George Washington University
Since 2018, Michelle L. Cormier has been a part-time faculty member at the Elliott School of International Affairs at The George Washington University. In this role, she contributes to the academic development of students by sharing her extensive knowledge and experience in international development and humanitarian response.
Education and Expertise
Michelle L. Cormier holds a Master of Science in Foreign Service and International Development from Georgetown University, which she obtained from 2006 to 2008. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Management with a focus on Marketing from Babson College between 1999 and 2003. Her educational background supports her extensive expertise in international development, disaster preparedness, and humanitarian response.
Professional Background
Michelle L. Cormier has a diverse professional background in international development, having worked in various capacities across multiple organizations. Her experience includes roles at Merck, USAID, and the World Food Programme, among others. She has engaged in proposal development, program design, and technical writing, with a focus on projects ranging from $1M to $30M.
Achievements in International Development
Throughout her career, Michelle L. Cormier has demonstrated a multi-sectoral approach to international development, working with government, private sector, and community stakeholders. Her experience spans regions including Africa, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia, where she has contributed to initiatives in disaster risk management, climate change adaptation, and economic development.