Michelle Erland

With more than 15 years of experience across the food, beverage, hospitality, and emerging technology industries, Michelle is a strategic communications leader specializing in fine wine, public policy, and reputation management. As Vice President and Junior Partner at Colangelo & Partners, she leads national integrated campaigns spanning earned media, crisis communications, executive visibility, and industry advocacy.

Michelle has directed communications initiatives tied to complex regulatory and legislative issues at both the state and federal levels, including leading communications strategy for the U.S. Wine Trade Alliance’s national campaign opposing proposed wine tariffs. In this work, she has helped industry organizations and premium brands navigate trade policy, public affairs challenges, and reputational risk with clarity and precision. Prior to joining C&P, she lived and worked in the United Kingdom and Italy, shaping the international perspective she brings to her work with both global and domestic clients.

She holds an MBA from Johnson & Wales University and a Professional Certificate in Corporate Communications from Cornell University. In 2024, Michelle was named one of Beverage Information Group’s 40 Under 40.