Michelle Smith

As a Data & Research Analyst for Thrive, Michelle loves to support local communities with information. With a background in marketing research and analytics, Michelle brings strong data experience to the team.

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Michelle grew up in rural Wisconsin, and moved to the greater Chattanooga region for college. She graduated from Southern Adventist University with a Marketing degree, earned an MBA from UTC, and recently added a Business Analytics Certification to her toolkit.

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When she’s not crunching numbers, you can find Michelle exploring the region with her family or volunteering at the local zoo. An avid reader, she loves diving into historical and fictional worlds.