Michelle Bell serves as Hounds & Heroes’ Director of Digital Marketing & Communications, bringing more than 20 years of experience in business operations, marketing, technology, and communications.

She is the founder of Virtual Work Wife, an author, and the Executive Director of Jamul Community Works. Her work focuses on building practical systems, strengthening organizations, and making sure good work is actually seen, understood, and supported.

Michelle has been married 40 years and is the mom of two talented and independant daughters. She also shares her workday with the very opinionated Virtual Work Pets - Kitty, Oliver, and Moonie - who have managed to build an Instagram following of their own.

At Hounds & Heroes, Michelle oversees digital strategy, messaging, communications, and the systems that support outreach, fundraising, and long-term growth.