Michelle Puls

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781-736-3545 

Michelle serves as the Director of Student Engagement at Brandeis, leading the functions of Student Involvement, Community Engagement, Leadership, and supporting the development of programs, learning, and engagement opportunities to enhance student life on campus. She collaborates with other departments within the Division of Student Affairs and across campus to provide a holistic experience for students that support a vibrant, diverse, and inclusive campus life.

Prior to Brandeis, Michelle’s career involved work with student engagement, student organizations, athletics, recreation and wellness. Growing up a military kid, Michelle calls Maine home and earned her bachelor’s degree from The University of Maine in Natural Resources and her masters in Sports Management from Indiana University.  Outside of work, Michelle enjoys hiking, biking, running, and spending time with her partner and their two rescued labs, Ossie and Blue.

Michelle’s Clifton Top 5 Strengths are Arranger, Relator, Belief, Adaptability, and Harmony.