Senior Vice President, Programming and Membership
Michelle Ruiz-Ponce joined the PR Council in 2024, bringing over 20 years of experience in delivering transformative brand marketing strategies for Fortune 500 companies. Prior to joining PRC, Michelle held senior leadership positions at global PR and advertising agencies, where she managed high-performing teams with portfolios exceeding $9MM that encompassed branding, creative, digital and data analytics. She also spearheaded new business, DEI and agency marketing efforts. Michelle’s career highlights include creating award-winning disruptive campaigns for P&G, Toyota, Pfizer and Bank of America.
Originally from Southern California, Michelle spent nearly a decade living in NYC. She is passionate about world travel, discovering new wines, reading and hip-hop music. When not chasing her young children, Michelle enjoys quiet evenings streaming shows with her husband.