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Mrs. Michelle Allgauer

Financial Services Institute, Inc.

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Financial Services Institute, Inc.

 

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Michelle Allgauer, CAE, CMM, CMP Fellow Michelle Allgauer is the Senior Vice President of Education and Engagement for the Financial Services Institute (FSI), a trade association based in Washington, D.C. With over 30 years of experience in association management, her role at FSI entails leading the strategy and the operations of its portfolio of meetings, educational content, sponsorship and marketing. Michelle’s career began in the meetings industry as part of Hyatt Hotels’ management training program before transitioning to a successful career in association management. She is a strong advocate for professional development and lifelong learning, which is reflected in the certifications she has earned and maintained, including the Certified Meeting Professional Fellow (CMP Fellow); the Certificate in Meeting Management (CMM); ASAE's Business of Meetings Certification and the Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential. Michelle is an active member of Meeting Professionals International (MPI) and has held numerous leadership roles on both the chapter and global level. She served as the Past President of the Potomac Chapter and is currently the Chair-Elect on MPI’s International Board of Directors, where she served two years as Vice-Chair of Finance. Michelle has received several industry awards and recognitions, including the MPI50 Legacy Contributor, Chapter Distinguished Leader, Chapter President's Pinch Hitter, Chapter President's Award, Star of the Month and was most recently named a 2022 meeting professional of the year by Smart Meetings. Michelle remains involved in the meetings industry and has served on Events Industry Council's CMP Governance Commission and other industry-related advisory boards. She earned her Bachelor of Science with a minor in Business from Ithaca College in New York.