About Us

Marcus Micheli, MBA, SHRM-CP, C-DER, is a strategic Human Resources and Workforce Operations leader with more than 20 years of experience supporting complex, multi-state organizations across transportation, aviation, logistics, manufacturing, and safety-sensitive industries. His background includes executive-level partnership in HR strategy, employee relations, benefits and total rewards, HRIS implementation, federal compliance, workforce planning, and organizational development.

Throughout his career, Marcus has led HR initiatives in both union and non-union environments, supporting workforces across multiple states and operational sites. He has extensive experience partnering with executive leadership to improve operational efficiency, reduce organizational risk, strengthen compliance programs, and build scalable HR infrastructure. His work has included redesigning employee benefits programs that reduced employee premiums by 50% while lowering employer healthcare costs by approximately $1 million annually, as well as leading HRIS conversions and workforce optimization initiatives that generated significant operational savings.

Marcus also brings deep expertise in federally regulated compliance environments, particularly within DOT, FRA, FMCSA, and FAA-regulated operations. During his tenure with Union Pacific Railroad, he managed one of the nation’s largest federally mandated drug and alcohol testing programs, overseeing more than 60,000 random tests annually, supporting 300 contractors and 5,000 managers, and developing compliance training for more than 40,000 employees and leaders. He additionally helped co-create an industry-first paperless FRA compliance system that achieved zero regulatory fines.

In addition to his HR leadership background, Marcus has experience in safety investigations, claims management, labor relations, policy development, and HR compliance across highly regulated industries. He is known for his practical leadership approach, integrity-driven decision-making, and ability to align workforce strategy with operational and business objectives.

Marcus holds a Master of Business Administration in Human Resources Management from Louisiana State University Shreveport, a Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs from University of Nebraska, and an Executive Certificate in Leadership & Management from University of Notre Dame. He also maintains SHRM-CP and C-DER professional certifications.

Amanda Micheli, Ed.D., is a higher education leader and student success professional with more than 20 years of experience supporting undergraduate, graduate, adult, and online learners across a variety of academic environments. Her background includes leadership and collaboration in student affairs, academic affairs, career services, student success strategy, advising, and higher education administration, with a strong focus on improving student engagement, persistence, and career outcomes.

Throughout her career, Amanda has worked closely with faculty, administrators, and institutional leadership to support modern learners through equity-driven, data-informed practices that bridge academic success with real-world career readiness. Her expertise includes student coaching, academic advising, retention strategy, career development, online and graduate education, and the development of student-centered initiatives designed to improve both institutional effectiveness and the overall learner experience.

Amanda is particularly passionate about helping institutions adapt to the evolving landscape of higher education, especially as colleges and universities navigate the changing needs of adult learners, online students, and workforce-driven education models. Her work frequently explores the intersection of higher education innovation, student support, technology, and career preparedness, including the thoughtful integration of AI and emerging tools into advising and student engagement practices.

In addition to her leadership experience, Amanda is an active voice in the higher education community, regularly contributing insights on student success, academic innovation, modern learner engagement, and career-connected education. She is recognized for her collaborative leadership style, strategic mindset, and commitment to creating educational environments that support both student achievement and long-term professional growth.

Amanda earned her Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) degree, a terminal doctoral credential focused on leadership, organizational practice, and applied research within education. She also holds the Certified Career Services Provider (CCSP) credential, further reflecting her expertise in student advising, career coaching, and workforce development within higher education environments.