Michelle Amador drives sustainable growth at Equity Accelerator, leading revenue strategy, business development, and relationship management. She develops innovative funding models and key partnerships to ensure EA’s long-term financial sustainability and impact.

With more than 20 years of strategic leadership experience, Michelle has generated $40 million in support for nonprofit organizations in New York and California. Her expertise spans resource development, equity advocacy, and creative engagement. As a volunteer co-founding organizer of the Cultural Solidarity Fund in New York City, she supported efforts to raise $1 million in microgrants for 2,000 cultural workers severely impacted by the pandemic. This work was documented in From Regranting to Redistribution, a Mellon Foundation-supported guide on community-centered funding strategies.

A data-driven leader and frequent speaker, Michelle contributes to national conversations on creative resilience, equity, and trust-based philanthropy. She is known for building high-performing teams and fostering collaborative cultures that align with mission-driven goals. Her experience in brand management and stakeholder engagement has amplified organizational impact across the arts and social sectors.

Michelle holds a B.A. in Political Science with a minor in Theatre from the University of Southern California. She serves on several boards, including CA for the Arts & Arts Advocates, the Nevada County Community Foundation, and the Equity and Inclusion Leadership Alliance. An Established Artist Fellow for the State of California, she is also a published singer-songwriter and advisor to the Nevada County Arts Council.