Michelle Ellis, MSPA, MS, CEM, CFM, is the Founder & President of The Institute of Leadership Redefinement, where she develops leadership education centered on purpose, people, accountability, emotional intelligence, communication, and the intentional development of future leaders.

Michelle is the creator of Leadership Redefined: Leading Through Purpose and People, a leadership-development framework focused on the belief that leadership is not defined by title or authority, but by the ability to develop people, establish purpose, build accountability, communicate effectively, and create environments where others can succeed.

She also serves as Division Chief of Mitigation and State Hazard Mitigation Officer with the Texas Division of Emergency Management, bringing extensive experience in emergency management, organizational leadership, disaster recovery, hazard mitigation, program management, and the development of high-performing teams.

She holds an Executive Master of Public Service and Administration from the Texas A&M University Bush School of Government and Public Service, as well as a master's degree in organizational leadership. She is a Certified Emergency Manager and Certified Floodplain Manager.