Michelle McKenna’s story begins in a small town in Alabama, where she was the first in her family to attend college, and ends (or continues) on Wall Street as a partner at Evercore and the former CIO of the NFL. Along the way, she’s worked at the top of global brands like Disney and Universal, tutored legends like Bo Jackson and Charles Barkley while at Auburn, and shattered glass ceilings in some of America’s most high-profile boardrooms.
With her signature mix of Southern charm and unshakable resilience, Michelle shares personal and humorous stories about the moments that shaped her, from her first big break to the risks that changed everything. This keynote is a powerful and uplifting reminder that grit, humility, and the courage to take the shot can take you further than you ever imagined.