Background & Bio
Michelle Crawford is the senior specialist for family leadership initiatives at AMCHP. Michelle contributes to the advancement of maternal and child health programs through planning and program implementation, research, advocacy, education and evaluation, and projects related to family engagement and leadership development. Prior to joining AMCHP, her experience includes assisting in the drafting of and passing legislation for fair and equal coverage for individuals with autism, grant development, leadership in developing trainings, public information, policy research, coordinated supports and services for individuals with special health care needs and their families, as well as delivering trainings to diverse audiences.

My Current Work
Michelle’s work is cross-cutting and contributes to major issues surrounding family engagement and leadership development in all areas of AMCHP’s policy, programmatic and member engagement work. Her work involves serving as a consultant and advisor to the organization, a partnership with fellow staff on project activities, project planning, coordination and evaluation, participation in associated professional organizations and groups, and collaboration with member programs and funding agencies.

Ask Me About
Family engagement and partnership; Family leadership