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M.B.A.'01, CEO, Diamond Executive Resumes & Elevate Diamond Strategy

Michelle Diamond, CEO, Diamond Executive Resumes and Elevate Diamond Strategy, recognized by Forbes, Entrepreneur Magazine, Authority Magazine, Thrive Global, Inc., Los Angeles Business Journal, and other leading publications, is a top business and leadership keynote speaker, trainer, and global thought leader on how our mind and emotions impact the development and execution of effective growth and leadership strategies in organizations, and the reality of how to 'truly get things done', has 25+ years' strategy, general management, marketing, finance, go-to-market, audit, M&A, and operations experience. Michelle (MENSA-EQ) is an expert, executive, and entrepreneur who worked on Board and C-Suite issues for 65 companies from startup, early/growth stage, small/mid-cap, private equity/venture capital, to Fortune 50 in 31+ industries. A former Board President, Michelle volunteered for the United Way, March of Dimes, Boys & Girls Club, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and Habitat for Humanity. She was also a speaker and facilitator for the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, C-NEXT, Women Presidents' Organization, the National Association of Professional Women, Constellation Energy, Elsevier, Year Up, INROADS, EY, Young Presidents' Organization, Renaissance Executive Forum, and others, a frequent podcast guest, winning game show contestant, and growth expert on radio shows Accelerating Your Business™ (creator and host), Executive Leaders Radio, and The Marketing of Business. Michelle was the creator and Head, Competitive Intelligence for the $1B+ Group Insurance Division at CIGNA. Prior to that role, Michelle oversaw CIGNA's $20M Printing & Distribution business (100+ employees), was Manager of Strategy for Accenture, and in Mergers & Acquisitions and Assurance Advisory and Business Services at Ernst & Young LLP. She also held financial roles at Colgate-Palmolive Company and Citibank, and was selected for Goldman Sachs and Procter & Gamble camps. Michelle holds an MBA from Duke University, a BS from Morgan State University (Summa Cum Laude), and attended Wharton Executive Education. She is also a non-practicing Certified Public Accountant (CPA). She is author of the book, 10-Step Guide To Creating Your Own Growth Strategy For Your Company: The Secret To Unlocking The Mystery Of Achieving And Sustaining Profitable Growth. Michelle resides in Beverly Hills, and enjoys sports, dance, and travel.