Bio

As Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer at Kohl’s, Michelle leads the company’s enterprise-wide diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts, including training and development, strategic initiatives across the business, and leadership of both the company’s DEI Task Force and its DEI Council. She also works across the company — including the marketing and merchandising groups — to help them better serve Kohl’s diverse customer base. Michelle has more than 25 years of experience in the retail industry, including holding a number of progressive leadership roles during her 12 years at Kohl’s, as well as leadership roles at DSW, Gap, Marshall Fields and Donna Karan.