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Michelle Lanphear has over 16 years of event planning experience for non-profit organizations.  She is passionate about delivering service beyond expectations to her clients. Michelle began working in the Office of Government and Community Relations in 2006 and she has a Bachelor of Science in Recreation and Leisure Management.  Michelle’s previous positions include Event Coordinator at Crestwood Children’s Center, Visitor Services Director for the Canandaigua Chamber of Commerce, Office and Project Manager for Rochester Youth for Christ, Administrative Assistant for the YMCA and Auto Travel Counselor for the American Automobile Association of Rochester.  Michelle has additional expertise in marketing and communications, website development; department and facility scheduling, budgeting, office management, client relationship development, volunteer recruitment, travel and project management.  In her current role at RIT as Associate Director of Conferences and Special Events she plans and executes numerous events and conferences for diverse groups including RIT faculty/ staff, youth, adults, businesses, civic and service organizations.  Michelle is the operations liaison to the FIRST Robotics Competition and numerous groundbreaking and building dedication ceremonies for RIT.

Lori joined RIT’s Office of Government and Community Relations in May of 2012.  A native of Greece, NY, Lori brought many years of customer service, human resources and supervisory experience to RIT.  She currently oversees the financials for the department and is responsible for assisting the associate vice president and directors.   As the head of GCR’s front desk, Lori often handles inquiries from the community and assists individuals and organizations with the initial phase of RIT event requests. Lori assists in coordinating RIT’s presence at the Rochester Fringe Festival and is involved in supporting RIT’s participation in many events in the Henrietta and Rochester community.  She is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree from RIT. Outside of campus, Lori enjoys supporting her children’s interests in dance and soccer and serves on many fundraising committees.

Nicole considers her home town to be “Everywhere and nowhere.” As a child, her parents were in the military and the family was stationed in several different states. Nicole moved to Rochester in 2007 to attend RIT and has been an RIT employee since 2015. Previously to joining the Government and Community Relations in 2019, she worked for Career Services. Nicole brings event/project management, customer service, database, and data analytics skills to the team. In her current role, Nicole is responsible for supporting the RIT United Way Steering Committee, and assists with executing the award-winning United Way Campaign for the university. Nicole also supports the Brick City Homecoming & Family Weekend Programming Committee to carry out the essential elements for the weekend program. Nicole is passionate about service and currently serves as an advisor to the Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity on campus where she mentors a group of women to become better leaders and team members.