Michelle Y. Stevenson 

Interim Vice President of Marketing Communications 

Michelle Y. Stevenson serves as interim vice president of marketing communications at Davenport University, providing strategic leadership for the university’s marketing, communications, advertising and brand initiatives. She works closely with university leadership and her team to strengthen Davenport’s brand, advance strategic priorities and connect prospective students with the opportunities Davenport provides.

Stevenson joined Davenport in 2020 as executive director of marketing, leading strategic marketing, advertising and brand-building efforts for the university. She brings more than 30 years of marketing and communications experience across a range of industries. Throughout her career, she has provided strategic leadership to teams and organizations, mentored others, developed and executed integrated marketing and public relations strategies, built and strengthened brands, and created programs designed to engage audiences and drive growth. She also owned a marketing and public relations company that served clients across diverse industries.  

In addition to her marketing and communications leadership, Stevenson is a personal and executive coach focused on helping others gain clarity, recognize and build on their strengths, and make thoughtful decisions. She also serves on the board of directors of Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids.