Michelle Issadore is Chief Operating Officer at TNG and a former Senior Associate Executive Director of ATIXA and Executive Director of the School and College Organization for Prevention Educators (SCOPE). 

With more than two decades of experience in violence prevention, Title IX compliance, advocacy, and organizational leadership, she collaborates with ATIXA and NABITA leaders to continually deliver engaging communities, best-in-class professional development, and real-time guidance to members. She leads cross-functional teams overseeing training, membership, and communications strategy. 

She is a frequent presenter and designs trainings and webinars on Title IX, VAWA Section 304, intimate partner violence, gender equity, prevention education, and victim services. Additionally, she is a talented presenter and writer for national conferences and publications. Notable contributions include co-presenting “The Influence of Campus Climate on Sexual Assault: Findings from a Multi-Institutional Study” with Sue Rankin, Ph.D.; co-authoring the chapter “Going Upstream: Policy as Sexual Violence Prevention and Response” in Addressing Sexual Violence on Campus; co-authoring the article “Learning How to Best Serve LGBTQ Victims and Survivors” in the Journal of Campus Title IX Compliance and Best Practices; and authoring the chapter “Prevention” in The Prevention and Management of Mental Health Emergencies. Her work has significantly influenced ATIXA’s violence prevention and awareness initiatives, as well as NABITA’s focus on advocacy, burnout, and practitioner wellness. She is an active member of the ATIXA and NABITA Civility and Respect Communities of Practice and serves on the Cross-Association K-12 Council. 

Issadore previously served as Assistant Director of the Women’s Center at Lehigh University, where she led efforts in sexual violence prevention and response, advised an award-winning peer educator group and hotline, developed a writing-intensive course on sexual violence, and established an anonymous reporting system.  

Issadore co-chaired the National Women’s Studies Association’s Women’s Centers Committee and served on its Governing Council. She is a former member of the Clery Center for Security on Campus Advisory Board and the Futures Without Violence Campus Policy Advisory Board. She was a former member of Chief (Professional Network for Women Executives) and the Council of Higher Education Management Associations (CHEMA), and is currently a member of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE). 

Issadore approaches her work with a thoughtful, practical lens. She is recognized for her development of sustainable infrastructure to support clients and learners. A dedicated mentor and advocate for personal growth, she has strengthened TNG’s staff through her leadership and advanced the fields of Title IX, behavioral intervention, and threat assessment by refocusing on member engagement and understanding what practitioners need most. 

She holds an M.Ed. in College Student Affairs from the Pennsylvania State University, a Graduate Certificate in Executive Leadership from Cornell University, and a B.A. in Psychology and Women’s Studies from Brandeis University. She is also a Certified Association Executive (CAE) through ASAE and has completed sexual assault advocate training with the Crime Victims Council. 

She lives outside Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with her family, and enjoys reading, skiing, and functional fitness.