Michelle Hord
Michelle D. Hord is a creative storyteller and media executive. Michelle has a rich background as the President of Hope Warrior, Inc. and former Vice President of Creative Content and Talent Management at NBCUniversal. Michelle has spearheaded content creation for organizations such as ABC News, Good Morning America, Oxygen, CBS News, and The Oprah Winfrey Show. Michelle's memoir, The Other Side of Yet is a poignant narrative that captivates readers with its authenticity and depth. She has garnered accolades such as the 2023 Christopher Award and the 2023 Memoir Grand Prize from Memoir Magazine. Michelle Hord is the Founder of Gabrielle’s Wings, Inc., a nonprofit created in honor of her daughter Gabrielle, who died tragically at the age of seven. Gabrielle’s Wings serves a global community of elementary-aged children from untapped communities through educational, recreation, and cultural engagement. Wings has impacted more than 10,000 children in its short history. Michelle's dedication to education is further evidenced by her advisory roles at Howard University’s School of Communications and her past chairmanship of the Hampton University Scripps School of Communications Advisory Board. She is actively involved in the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and Jack and Jill of America. As a proud alumna of Howard University, Michelle inspires and empowers others through her exemplary leadership, creative vision, and unwavering dedication to making a difference.
