Mermelstein is an accomplished communications and public relations strategist with more than 16 years of success in positioning products, services and issues to drive audience engagement. She has an extensive track record for developing and executing external and internal public relations campaigns that directly impact revenue and corporate image. Her expertise includes public and media event planning and product lifecycle project communications management. In her current role as public relations group manager for wireless products and pricing at Sprint Nextel, she focuses on creating dynamic communications campaigns to launch innovative products and programs. Before joining Sprint, Mermelstein was a senior account supervisor with Edelman’s Healthcare Team, an account supervisor with Fleishman-Hillard’s Healthcare Team and a Public Affairs Associate for the American College of Physicians. Michelle is a faculty member with George Washington University’s Graduate School of Political Management (GSPM). She teaches in the GSPM’s Strategic Public Relations master’s degree program. Michelle earned a master’s degree in Political Management from George Washington University and a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Journalism from American University.