Michelle Davidson

Executive Director,

EOSS Educational Outreach and Student Services

Mail code: 7005

Campus: Tempe
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Long Bio

Michelle Davidson is Executive Director of the Spark Center for Innovation in Learning at Arizona State University, where she leads efforts to identify, accelerate and incubate AI-powered solutions that support neurodiverse learners. A two-time ASU alumna, Michelle brings 30 years of leadership in public policy, nonprofit management and community impact, including 13 years of service in the U.S. House and U.S. Senate with U.S. Senator Kyrsten Sinema.

At ASU, Michelle is building cross-university and global partnerships to advance the next generation of learning tools for students with autism, ADHD, dyslexia and other executive function and learning challenges.

She lives in Central Phoenix with her husband, Brian, and is the mom of two college students, including one Sun Devil.

Education

M.P.A., Arizona State University, 2001

B.S. Journalism, Arizona State University, 1999

Honors / Awards

Phoenix Business Journal 40 under 40 (2012)
American Association of Political Consultants Pollie Award (2003)

Professional Associations

American Association of Political Consultants (member)
American Legion Auxiliary (member)

Work History

Deputy Chief of Staff and State Director | U.S. Senator Kyrsten Sinema (2019-2025)
Deputy Chief of Staff and District Director | U.S. Congresswoman Kyrsten Sinema (2013-2019)
Senior Advisor | Sinema for Arizona (2018)
Campaign Manager | Sinema for Arizona (2014, 2016)
Marketing Coordinator | UMOM New Day Centers (2011-2013)
Campaign Leadership| Sinema for Arizona (2014, 2016) , Arizona Coordinated Campaign (2010), Kara Kelty for Corporation Commission (2008), Keep it Clean (2004), Napolitano for Governor (2002), Arizona Coordinated Campaign (2002).
Student Vote Director | Clinton/Gore (1996)

Service

Arizona Girls' State - Program Coordinator (1999-present)
Andre House - meal service
Desert Mission Food Bank - Turkey distribution
Banner Health - COVID-19 vaccine distribution
Feed our Starving Children - meal packing
St. Mary's Food Bank Turkey-Tuesday
St. Vincent de Paul Dining Room - dining room service
Bountiful Baskets - produce sorting and distribution

Consulting

Valley Insight Group (2009-2012)
The Media Guys (2004-2009)

Board

Arizona School for the Arts | Board Vice President (2025-present)
Arizona School for the Arts | Board Member (2023-2025)
Planned Parenthood of Central and Northern Arizona Action Fund (2004-2010)

Industry Positions

Deputy Chief of Staff - U.S. Senate (2019-2025)
State Director - U.S. Senate (2019-2022)
Deputy Chief of Staff - U.S. House (2015-2019)
District Director - U.S. House (2013-2019)

Pro Bono

Osborn School District Override campaigns (2004-current)
The Family School (2008-2013)