Blog Contributor: Michelle Presley
Michelle Presley is a communicator, storyteller and lover of the outdoors. While working toward her Master’s in Public Interest Media and Communication, Michelle’s research centered around outdoor access, specifically how policy and the media shape perceptions of public lands in the United States. Since earning her Master’s from Florida State University in 2020, Michelle has pursued a career in public interest communication where she currently lives in Tallahassee, Florida. Currently, Michelle works in community and media relations for her local county government. Michelle is also the host of the podcast Outside Influence, a show about how politics, culture and the media shape outdoor experiences. When she’s not working or podcasting, Michelle enjoys hanging out with her partner and dogs, running and hiking her local trails, climbing and visiting the beaches of Florida’s Forgotten Coast. You can listen to Outside Influence on your favorite podcast platform and connect with Michelle on Twitter and Instagram.
ECD Blog Posts
Pretty Privilege: The Outdoor Industry’s Influence on Public Lands
Remembering the Wilderness Act: The Influence of Policy and Power in America’s Wildest Places