The Apollo's Michelle Ebanks: Leading an iconic institution | Rapid Response

About Michelle

• President & CEO of The Apollo, largest African-American performing arts center in the US
• Former CEO of Essence Communications, led Essence magazine, Essence.com, and Essence Festival
• Transformed Essence Festival into a global cultural event
• Raised $69M (2024) for the Apollo's capital campaign, enabling expansion and renovation
• Led Time Inc.'s acquisition of ESSENCE and held multiple executive roles at Condé Nast