Michelle E.L. Merritt

Michelle E.L. Merritt can best be described as a creative gadabout. Her personal and professional endeavors are rooted in pushing beyond the status quo to experience a more just society that is guided by love, joy and freedom. 

Currently, Michelle is the creator and operator of aplomb creative | salon where she curates unique vintage home décor and apparel and hosts pop-up experiences and intimate private events. In addition, Michelle cultivates community among other Black women artists and creatives through her burgeoning non-profit, Hey Brown Girl Collective which hosts pop-up events and leadership development programs.

Michelle is experienced in working in cross-functional, multi-disciplinary environments. With a unique talent for collaborating and engaging diverse stakeholders. Michelle is known for her patience under pressure and applying creativity to complex challenges.

Michelle received her Master of Arts Management in Entrepreneurship and Arts Management from Columbia College and her Bachelor of Arts in History from Hampton University in Virginia.