Michelle Elman is the Director of People and Culture at Davis, where she is responsible for maintaining employee relations and fostering a corporate culture that promotes productivity, creativity, innovation, and personal and professional growth.
In her role, she works strategically with the COO to maximize employee engagement, leading DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging) initiatives, managing various employee programs, and overseeing talent acquisition and retention. Among the programs she leads are the Davis summer internship program, the Davis mentor program, and the Davis charitable gift matching program.
Michelle collaborates closely with the Director of HR to ensure seamless onboarding and offboarding processes. She also manages HR systems, compliance, and reporting to ensure Davis remains a competitive and great place to work.
Michelle holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from the University of Hartford and attends the SHRM (Society of Human Resource Management) conferences annually to stay updated on best practices in the field.