Michele Equale

Michele Equale is a Relationship Manager in Government Markets. In her role, she is responsible for delivering world-class service, supporting plan management, and creating meaningful engagement with clients, intermediaries, and participants. She is adept at helping her clients manage complex issues and fulfill their fiduciary responsibilities while driving results and achieving milestones using a collaborative approach.

Michele joined the organization in January 2007 and has a passion for working with clients. She has deep industry experience including previous roles in product, investments, transformation, and project management. She prides herself on uncovering the real needs of her clients and ensuring that clients are highly satisfied and bringing solutions that optimize the retirement plan experience.

Michele also serves as the National Co-Chair of Empower’s Women’s Empowerment Network (WEN), the largest Business Resource Group (BRG) at Empower, with primary oversight to develop and execute WEN’s strategic plan and lead the various committees towards closing the gap of women in leadership roles.

Michele holds a bachelor’s degree from Colorado State University and an MBA from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst, Isenberg School of Management. Additionally she has several certifications including a Data Analytics Certification from e-Cornell, an Investment Foundations Certification from CFA Institute, and a Managing Organizational Transitions Certification from Linkage, Inc.