Michelle Lagos MBA
Experienced Leader & Instructor
Business Management | Digital Marketing | UX/UI | Website Design | Marketing Strategy | Entrepreneurship | Communications | Technology | AI Literacy & Digital Business Tools | Strategic Planning | Leadership
Experienced business and technology executive, educator, and nonprofit/community leader who helps align with purpose-driven organizations, businesses, educational institutions and entrepreneurs in services and leadership to strategically build and manage growth-focused teams, effective community building and engagement, impactful digital and web experiences, while inspiring what matters most: their people, their customers, their impact, and their community.
While rapidly improving the website user-experience, brand strategies, public presence, optimizing digital campaigns, SEO, AEO and driving customer acquisition, rapidly boosting market presence and establishing measurable KPIs (Key Performance Indicators).
*New custom Grant Search & Outline ai tool created for non-profits and businesses seeking grants - Summer 2026
VIEW ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR RÉSUMÉ HERE
VIEW NONPROFIT LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE HERE
Business Executive • Educator • Entrepreneur • Digital Strategist • Nonprofit Leader
Experience
Collaborative Leadership
For over 24+ years, I’ve had an inspiring and dedicated career working at the intersection of community leadership, technology, and marketing—supporting organizations, both profit and non-profit, that are committed to delivering meaningful services and products with integrity. Effectively bridging strategy, technology, customers, and culture.
It continues to be an honor to help purpose-driven teams grow through strategic, innovative marketing and website development + storytelling + PR.
15 yrs. owner of Get Lagos Now LLCwhich is a ESB, WBE State certified, Benefit Corps. for Good, People + Planet First certified company based in Portland, Oregon specifically working with US -based technology team members.
While continuing to serve on the Board of Directors for Blanchet House and Farm, that opened the largest low-barrier women and female-identified overnight shelter in Oregon in 2026 after the $8,000,000+ farm residential facilities rebuild, in Carlton, Oregon, that concluded in 2025.
Industry Blogs -Marketing, technical, industry, advisory, trends blogs written can be found here: https://getlagosnow.com/blog/
Non-Profit Portfolio - Website +Marketing + Strategy + PR + Content + Visual Storytelling + ADA Compliance https://getlagosnow.com/non-profit/
Medical & Dental Portfolio - Website + Marketing + Strategy + Content + Visual storytelling + ADA Compliance https://getlagosnow.com/medical-dental/
Energy Efficiency Portfolio - Website + Marketing + Strategy + Content + Visual storytelling + ADA Compliance https://getlagosnow.com/energy-efficiency/
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Marketing & Integrated Strategy
Marylhurst University | 2012
Bachelor of Science, Social Science
Minor: Business Administration
Linfield University | 2010
Professional Development & Industry Engagement
Technology Association of Oregon (TAO)
Non-Profit Association of Oregon (NAO)
Benefits Corps. For Good (BCFG) & On Purpose Oregon
Oregon Association of Minority Entrepreneurs (OAME)
Squarespace Circle & Wordpress Tutorial
AI Training & Development 2026
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What Clients are Saying
“Michelle has been a tremendous ambassador and strategic leader for Blanchet House.
As a member of Blanchet’s Board of Directors, Michelle seeks to drive the organization’s reputation, standing and impact in the community…
Michelle also recognizes that non-profit leadership also involves direct service and engagement, which excels at both as a volunteer and as a pioneer in technology, recycling and reuse.”
Scott Kerman - Executive Impact Executive & recent prior Executive Director of Blanchet House
“Have had several bad experiences with web designers, but working with Michelle has been easy and a good experience.
If you're looking for someone that knows what they're doing and is capable of producing a quality site, I'd highly recommend working with her.”
Dr. Travis Agee - Owner, Portland Family Dentistry
“Michelle is an expert on ADA compliance for organizations and businesses. Working with her on the Children’s Institute website was a seamless experience, and we were able to drastically improve our online presence, accessibility, and user -experience.”
Rafael Otto - Children’s Institute’s Communication Director
"Michelle Lagos isn't just running a great business at Get Lagos Now — she's a genuine connector in our community. Beyond her sharp eye for web design, she's deeply invested in helping local entrepreneurs grow, whether through her non-profit board work or by personally introducing people to the right resources… If you're looking for someone who combines business savvy with a genuine desire to see others succeed, Michelle is that person."
ClientJoe Kellogg- Managing - Partner of Engel & Völkers Portland Rose City.
“It’s so good! We are fortunate we found you and your team.” (Regarding the new website complete rebuild & strategic marketing services).
~Lisa Cline CEO - Wallace Medical & Dental
See Google & LinkedIN Reviews
Non-Profit & Community Leadership
Board and/or program leadership at Outside In, Rose Haven, New Avenues for Youth and currently serving on the Board of Directors for Blanchet House & Farm.
Launching the TECH TALKS program in the Outside In Career Center and also the citywide E-Recycling PDX program that recycling electronics that are refurbished and donated back to houseless inclusive-based shelters in PDX and the surrounding areas.
Providing two decades of mentorship to high-risk and marginalized diverse youth and young adults ages 14-26 yrs. old within shelter based programs and career centers. As well as consulting strong leaders.
Gender & LGBTQIA2S+ Inclusivity and Belonging trained.
DEI - Diversity Equity Inclusivity trained.
24+ Years of Strategic Marketing - Visual Impact - Audience Development - Branding Design Experience
Marketing, advertising, strategies, web, mobile, branding, logos, SEO, AEO and print - Director and Creator
See example campaign growth data, analytics, audience growth and sales increase examples HERE. Increase averages 250% - 500%+ growth.
*More onfile to review.
Inclusive content & communications.
Aligning digital innovation with community impact and goals with org/company wide objectives.
Over 125 Optimized Websites Created & Updated + ADA Compliance
Wordpress - Squarespace - Shopify - Wix
For-Profit & Non-Profit Portfolios
PHP - CMS -CSS- HTML- Javascript -Python
Partnering closely with legal, IT and compliance.
Careful security protocol and data protection.
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Get in Touch
Schedule a 1:1 about the current projects, contracts, or organizational needs you’re wanting to discuss.
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First things first, we'll start with a discussion and possibly first consultation to determine your needs and inquiries.
Learn more about what client’s are saying - 5-Start Google Reviews.
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Pricing is based on both the project and contract scope and your desired timeline. Fair rates, accurate reporting, and high-touch communications are always included, as well as detailed contracts outlining all.
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Timelines depend on the project and position. Extensions are based on availability and need.
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High-touch communications and availability are always important, so during working hrs. the following are available:
Email
Phone - Calls & Texting
Google Meet
Zoom
Slack
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Typically, unless the contract agreement varies:
Monday - Thursday 9am - 6p
Friday 9am - 1p
Off - Saturday & Sundays and all legal holidays, unless notified differently.
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Be progressive. Be relevant. Be sustainable. Be effective. Above all else—dare to care.