Michelle Boling is a member of Purple’s People Team with a focus on Talent Management and Recruitment. Michelle is the founding partner of Crescendo Consulting, a professional services firm, specializing in tailored HR solutions for small to mid-sized companies. With more than 20 years of HR experience, she is a trusted advisor who partners with senior management to ensure they are equipped with the best talent and tools to realize their organization’s strategic needs. Michelle started her career in the NGO space with the International Foundation for Electoral Systems. She has partnered and provided services to other organizations such as The ONE Campaign, The Arc and Smith Industries. Michelle holds a PHR and received her BA in Economics and International Relations from the University of Delaware. A native of the DMV, Michelle currently lives in Virginia with her husband and three children. 

 “My role at Purple Strategies aligns with my passion for both people and problem-solving. As a recruiter and talent manager, I get to be on the frontlines, identifying and nurturing the talent that drives our success. I love that Purple is smart and adaptable; we don’t shy away from the tough challenges, but instead embrace them, knowing that great solutions often come from hard work and collaboration. It’s incredibly fulfilling to be part of a team where creativity and collaboration are at the core of everything we do.”

 “I have always been a connector. I fell into the HR and talent field by accident with my first summer job and it propelled me to what I do 25 years later, which is connecting talent and companies. ”   

“I’ve always lived by the motto, ‘when one door closes, another door opens’. A few years ago, I heard a quote that took this one step further, it is from a graduation speech given by Steven Hawking, ‘Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change.'”