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MICHELE AITKENHEAD, AICP, GISP

Director, Systems and Operations

  • Education

    M.A., Geography and Environmental Planning, Towson State University; B.S., Earth Science, Frostburg State University

  • What's at the top of your bucket list?

    Bora Bora and seeing a whale up close.

  • Three things I can't live without:

    Family, running, and coffee.

  • What song do you have on repeat recently?

    "Good Old Days" by Macklemore.

Bio

As Director, Systems and Operations, Michele provides leadership and direction for the firm’s strategic planning, data management and metrics, and training initiatives while promoting systems thinking and advancing McCormick Taylor’s overall growth and staff development. Michele has over 20 years of progressive technical and management experience providing GIS and planning services associated with TMDL and the National Environmental Policy Act for our transportation clients.

 

As a certified planner and GIS professional, Michele brings a passion for project management excellence exemplified by her continuing contributions of quality work for key clients such as the Maryland State Highway Administration. She is also a member of the American Planning Association and the Maryland State Geographic Information Committee.

 

As a mother of three, Michele enjoys spending time with her family and watching her children discover the world. She and her family often visit the Outer Banks of North Carolina to fish, spend time at the beach, and swim in the pool. She likes cooking healthy food and staying active.