Michelle Saahene works at the intersection of culture, strategy, and storytelling, where questions of trust, messaging, and public dialogue increasingly shape how organizations succeed. Her work focuses on helping brands, cultural institutions, and communities communicate with clarity in moments that require care, credibility, and nuance. Alongside her advisory and creative work, she has built an engaged following of more than 62,000 on Instagram, reflecting an ability to earn trust, frame complex ideas in accessible ways, and connect with audiences meaningfully.

Background & Recognition

Michelle's work in social impact began in 2018 when her response to the wrongful arrest of two Black men at a Philadelphia Starbucks went viral, thrusting her into national conversations on race and belonging. She went on to co-found From Privilege to Progress and deliver keynotes across the U.S. and internationally on racial dialogue and cultural strategy.

Her work has been featured in Forbes (profiled as a leader redefining how we talk about race beyond traditional educator roles), NPR (where she created content to expand audience engagement), Red Table Talk, ABC, NBA on TNT, CBS, NBC, Cheddar, Betches, HuffPost, and more.