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Michelle Samuels (Eaton) has a diverse range of work experience in various organizations. Michelle started their career as a Police Community Support Officer at Essex Police, where they focused on reducing harm within the community through targeted patrols and problem-solving approaches. Michelle quickly progressed to the role of Senior Force Performance Analyst, where they provided analytical and information provision services related to performance across all areas of the force.

Following their time at Essex Police, Michelle joined Nesta as a Programme Manager in the Government Innovation Team, focusing on the practical experimentation side of data work. Michelle played a crucial role in the Offices of Data Analytics program, helping local authorities and public sector bodies analyze and act upon their data at a city or regional scale.

Next, Michelle worked at RNLI as an Innovation Scout, specifically as a Future Lifesaving Project Delivery Manager. In this role, they contributed to the development and delivery of innovative projects related to lifesaving.

Michelle then joined Police Now as a Force Partnerships Manager, where they supported the expansion and success of the organization by developing deep partnerships with partner police forces. Additionally, they managed the Force Partnerships function within the Policing and Home Affairs department, ensuring strong partnerships and effective programs.

Currently, Michelle is employed at Moving Ahead as the Head of Programme Operations. In this role, they are responsible for driving the retention, growth, and profitability of programs, overseeing governance, planning, reporting, and budgeting cycles. Michelle also focuses on designing, delivering, and measuring the impact of programs, implementing consistent processes, tools, and working practices.

Throughout their career, Michelle has demonstrated strong leadership skills, effective account management, and a focus on continuous improvement and budget management. Michelle has a proven track record of bringing together teams and stakeholders to deliver successful programs.

Michelle Samuels (Eaton) obtained a Level 5 NVQ in Management and Leadership from Decorus UK in 2016. Prior to that, their education history includes attending St John Payne Catholic Comprehensive, although no degree or field of study is specified. Michelle also holds a certification as a Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) Practitioner, obtained from Knowledge Train, although the specific details of when and where they obtained this certification are not provided.