Michelle West, CFRE
Director of University Development
B.S. - Communications, University of Texas at Austin
Joined UT Arlington in 2012
(817) 272-0850

Michelle joins UTA with an extensive background in fundraising having worked at organizations such as The Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, The Women's Center of Tarrant County, Metroport Meals on Wheels and most recently, The University of North Texas Health Science Center. With over 16 years of experience, she has managed fundraising programs which include special events, annual giving and solicitation of major and leadership gifts.

With her role in University Development, Michelle will work with the Assistant Vice President of Development and other members of the Development Team to create and implement a comprehensive annual giving program to support all areas of the university.

Michelle is a 2010 graduate of Leadership Fort Worth and active with the Fort Worth Metro Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals and currently serves as president.
A native Texan, Michelle lives in south Arlington with her fabulous and clever son.