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Program Director
The Cook Center for Human Connection
Pleasant Grove, Utah
Michelle Bartsch is the director of programs and partnerships at the Cook Center for Human Connection. She is committed to preventing suicide, improving mental health support and encouraging human connections.
Her strength is creating innovative and strategic solutions to drive business performance. Her passion for people makes her well-suited to leading, supporting and inspiring individuals and teams toward successful goal achievement. Michelle’s experience includes business development, marketing/communications, managing and implementing programs in the edtech and non-profit arena where previously she worked for Pearson and Waterford.org. As a result, Bartsch is uniquely equipped to manage programs and resources to meet the increasing need for suicide prevention, as well as build relationships with community partners, foundations and educators to cultivate awareness and support.
She had a seemingly inconsequential moment with a student that came to light two years after the student graduated. The former student left a note on her desk thanking her for saving his life as a result of one impromptu class discussion. This was made even more impactful when she realized that neither the student nor the discussion had made an imprint on her, yet for this young man, it was a life-saving event. She is eager to facilitate many more pivotal, life-saving opportunities for students, families and educators.
Bartsch holds a BBA from Texas Wesleyan University and received her master’s degree in education from there as well.
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Monday, April 11, 2022
4:15 PM – 5:15 PM
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM
