Michelle Pas
Biography
Michelle Pas joined The Aspire team in 2024 as the career specialist for business and technology, bringing a wealth of experience to Carthage from her long career working in the corporate world. With a background in leading global marketing teams for a variety of high-tech companies, Michelle’s journey took an entrepreneurial turn in 2023, igniting her passion for sharing her knowledge and skills with others.
While she was working on her master’s degree, she discovered her love for career and college counseling. She built on that passion by coaching and mentoring the people she managed.
Her diverse background also includes teaching part-time evening marketing courses as an adjunct professor, training emerging leaders through a comprehensive corporate leadership program (as a stretch project), and serving as a part-time school counselor for a grade school.
Michelle is excited to connect with students and faculty this year, leveraging her corporate experience, entrepreneurial spirit, and counseling expertise to inspire students and help them utilize The Aspire Center’s resources. Her genuine enthusiasm and diverse experience make her a valuable addition to The Aspire team.
Education
• B.A. — Sociology, University of Wisconsin-Madison
• M.A — School Counseling, Concordia University Chicago
Main responsibilities at Carthage
Michelle works as the career specialist supporting the School of Business and Technology in The Aspire Center, Carthage’s four-year career and purposeful life development program. She is also part of the team launching the Entrepreneurship Program in The Aspire Center.
Favorite thing about working at Carthage
“The location is amazingly beautiful and the people are too!”
Other interests?
“I enjoy spending quality time with my family and black labrador.”