Join quarterly Staff Grand Rounds for a talk titled  "Addressing Conflicts: Triage in the Workplace," presented by Michelle R. Horvath. 

Michelle R. Horvath has served as the University Ombudsperson at The University of Alabama at Birmingham since January 2023; her previous roles in higher education have included: Assistant Dean of Students—Student Conduct and Academic Integrity and Deputy Title IX Coordinator at Florida International University (Miami, FL), Judicial Administrator and Deputy Title IX Coordinator at Cornell University (Ithaca, NY), and Director of the Office of Citizenship and Community Standards at Truman State University (Kirksville, MO).

Originally from Michigan, Michelle holds a Bachelor of Science in History from Grand Valley State University, a Juris Doctor from Thomas M. Cooley Law School (now Western Michigan Cooley Law School), and a Master of Arts in Higher Education/Student Personnel from the University of Mississippi. 

Michelle is a member of the State Bar of Michigan and a certified mediator. In her spare time, Michelle enjoys traveling, listening to podcasts, spending time outdoors, and trying random Groupon adventures.