Michelle Selander, MPH

Michelle Selander brings over 25 years of experience overseeing and managing ground, aerial, and emergency operations for public health mosquito programs across the United States. She leads a dedicated team of over 35 full-time staff and 200 seasonal employees, with offices spanning Idaho to Florida. Throughout her career, Michelle has been instrumental in driving numerous improvements in operational efficiencies. Her initiatives include advancements in mobile data collection and mapping, fleet and equipment management, and the integration of sustainable application methods within the Division. Michelle has also played a pivotal role in several vector-related emergency responses, managing programs in New York, Florida, Chicago, Arizona, Miami-Dade County, FL, Brownsville, TX, and during significant events such as Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Florence, and Michael. She holds a B.S. in Geography from Northern Illinois University, with an emphasis on Natural Environmental Systems, and a Master’s degree in Public Health from Benedictine University.