Michael is responsible for UVA’s growth and success by building new multi-sector partnerships for impact at scale. A social impact innovator, Michael brings new ways of solving society’s biggest challenges. He aligns stakeholders across sectors to create large-scale solutions only possible through deep collaboration. Through his work scaling Google Accelerator and Salesforce.org’s impact programs, Michael has supported the adoption of new technology by mission driven startups and nonprofits globally. A community builder at the core, Michael intentionally creates physical spaces and social environments that authentically connect and activate people for positive impact. He has created events for millions, opened innovation campuses around the US, and built cultural and business-for-good movements in broad array of social and environmental impact areas.