Michelle Winning Cade
About Michelle Winning Cade
Michelle Winning Cade serves as the Community Engagement Manager at Unite Us, where she oversees community engagement initiatives across various regions in Virginia. She has a diverse professional background, including roles in government relations, child support supervision, and community services.
Work at Unite Us
Michelle Winning Cade serves as the Community Engagement Manager at Unite Us since 2021. In this role, she manages community engagement efforts across a diverse region that includes Greater Lynchburg, Greater Roanoke, New River Valley, and Appalachian Highlands. Her responsibilities involve fostering collaboration among various stakeholders and ensuring project completion to meet common objectives. She has extensive experience managing community engagement across 38 counties and cities in Virginia.
Previous Experience
Prior to her current position, Michelle held several roles that contributed to her expertise in community engagement and management. She worked as a Government Relations Associate at the National Military Family Association from 2012 to 2013 in Alexandria, VA. Following that, she served as Center Director at the USO from 2013 to 2015 at Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan. Additionally, she was a Supervisor for Child Support at the Georgia Department of Human Services from 2018 to 2021 in Valdosta, GA. She also worked as a Tax Associate at H&R Block from 2016 to 2019 in Valdosta, GA, and as an Executive Team Leader at Target from 2011 to 2012 in Christiansburg, VA.
Education and Expertise
Michelle studied at Poolesville High School from 2002 to 2006. She then pursued higher education at Virginia Tech, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Public and Urban Affairs from 2006 to 2013. Her educational background, combined with her extensive work experience, equips her with the skills necessary for effective community engagement and project management.
Community Engagement Focus
In her role as Community Engagement Manager, Michelle focuses on collaboration and project completion to achieve common goals. Her work involves engaging with various community stakeholders and organizations to enhance community services and support. This focus on collaboration is essential for addressing the diverse needs of the regions she serves.