Michele Ehrhart

Michele Ehrhart is the Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at the University of Memphis, a position she assumed on April 1, 2024. With over two decades of experience at FedEx, Ehrhart brings extensive expertise in strategic communications, crisis management, and brand development. During her tenure at FedEx, she led initiatives in global citizenship through the FedEx Cares program and provided counsel to senior leadership on reputation management. As a proud alumna of the University of Memphis, holding an executive MBA, Ehrhart is deeply committed to advancing the university's mission. She leads a team responsible for internal communications, marketing, media relations, and digital content, aiming to enhance the university's reputation and foster meaningful connections with students, faculty, alumni, and community stakeholders