Michelle Burgess

Michelle Burgess is an experienced performance manager currently leading a team at Wake County since May 2018, focusing on developing performance measures and facilitating data-driven decision-making. Previously, Michelle has held various roles including budget manager, where oversight of capital and operating budget development in alignment with board priorities was key. Early career positions include budget and management analyst at Durham County Department of Public Health and program development officer at IntraHealth International, managing multi-million dollar grant proposals. Academic credentials include a Master's degree in Public Policy from Duke University and a Bachelor's degree in International Relations from William & Mary.