I work where government and business meet.
I lead complex initiatives that require experience, relationships, and sound judgment.
My work has brought together business executives, elected officials, educators, and public agencies to turn shared priorities into results.
I help organizations navigate government, build relationships with decision-makers, and bring together the partners needed to advance important initiatives.
From business retention and recruitment to small-business outreach and funding strategy, I put economic development plans into action.
I shape how organizations make their case, from strategy and press content to stakeholder messaging and campaign materials, and keep the message steady when a crisis hits.
Whether it’s an advisory committee meeting or a STEM festival drawing thousands, I lead events that bring the right people together and move work forward.
An employer-driven workforce partnership that brings manufacturers, educators, and policymakers together across South King County to close the gap between what training programs teach and the skills employers need. The partnership helped secure $2.65 million in federal funding for advanced manufacturing and robotics training.
I work directly with each client, from shaping the first idea to delivering the finished work.
My career began in Olympia, at the Washington State House of Representatives and the Association of Washington Cities. From there, I moved into public affairs consulting, then spent 20 years with the City of Kent. Along the way, I built lasting relationships and a practical understanding of how decisions are made. Today, I step in when an organization needs to launch a project, tackle a complex issue, or see an important initiative through.
Michelle Wilmot Consulting LLC
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