Michelle Russo is the executive vice president and chief communications and marketing officer at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce where she plays a pivotal role in shaping and amplifying the voice of American business in Washington, D.C., across the country, and around the world.

Since joining the Chamber in 2019, Russo has spearheaded its modernization—refreshing the Chamber’s brand for the first time in half a century and launching a dynamic new website. Under her leadership, the Chamber has shaped the public debate around key legislation impacting businesses, including the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the CHIPS and Science Act, and expanded its influence across the globe.

Prior to the Chamber, Russo spent 14 years at Discovery, Inc. (now Warner Bros. Discovery) most recently in London as executive vice president of global communications. She served as a media consultant on two Presidential campaigns and was the primary spokesperson for the Federal Communications Commission under Democratic and Republican leadership.

Russo earned a master of arts in communication management from USC Annenberg and a bachelor of arts in communication studies from UCLA and served on the Board of Directors for So Others Might Eat.