Michelle Oldfield

Community Engagement Specialist,

Global Futures Laboratory

Other ASU affiliations

Manager of GFL, GIOSI Events; Community Liaison, Global Futures Laboratory and Faculty Associate, School of Community Resources & Development (CRD)

Faculty Associate, Watts College of Public Service & Community Solutions

777 E University Drive Tempe, AZ 85281
Mail code: 8204

Campus: Tempe
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Long Bio

Michelle Oldfield is a skilled special events project manager, specializing in strategic programming and outreach partnerships. She can manage projects that create meaningful and engaging experiences for cross-sector audiences. She has 15+ years of professional experience working on programs in parks and recreation, nonprofit, sports, government, and higher education.

In addition to her full-time university staff role, she also teaches PRM 145: Special Events Management, an introductory class for undergraduates and certificate students.

Born and raised in Central Pennsylvania, Michelle (O’Donnell) Oldfield graduated from Penn State University where she majored in Advertising and Public Relations. Michelle’s minor in Recreation, Park and Tourism Management led her to begin a career in special event production. Michelle completed her Master of Public Administration (MPA) with concentration in Non-Profit Management at ASU Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions in 2014.

Education

The Pennsylvania State University

Bachelors of Arts; Communication, Advertising & Public Relations
Minor in Recreation, Parks and Tourism Management

Arizona State University

Master of Public Administration; School of Public Affairs
Concentration in Non-Profit Management; School of Community Resources & Development

Courses

2025 Spring

Course Number	Course Title
PRM 145	Special Events Management

2024 Fall

Course Number	Course Title
PRM 145	Special Events Management
PRM 493	Honors Thesis

2024 Spring

Course Number	Course Title
PRM 145	Special Events Management
PRM 492	Honors Directed Study

2023 Fall

Course Number	Course Title
PRM 145	Special Events Management

2023 Spring

Course Number	Course Title
PRM 145	Special Events Management

2022 Fall

Course Number	Course Title
PRM 145	Special Events Management
PRM 493	Honors Thesis

2022 Spring

Course Number	Course Title
PRM 145	Special Events Management
PRM 492	Honors Directed Study

2021 Spring

Course Number	Course Title
PRM 145	Special Events Management

2020 Fall

Course Number	Course Title
PRM 145	Special Events Management

2020 Spring

Course Number	Course Title
PRM 486	Special Events Management

2019 Fall

Course Number	Course Title
PRM 486	Special Events Management

Expertise Areas

Sustainability

Leadership Development

Public Administration

Parks and Recreation

Nonprofit Organizations

Public Service

Community Partnerships

Business Relations