About me
As the CEO & Founder of PositiveHire, Michele Heyward is a leading advocate for diversity in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industries. Her proprietary software, PH Balanced, focuses on retaining underrepresented women in STEM management positions, helping companies create more inclusive workplaces.
As a People Analytics Consultant and Certified ISO-30415 Diversity & Inclusion Professional, Michele advises AEC companies on talent retention strategies.
In 2024, she was recognized as a LinkedIn Top Voice and a Goldman Sachs One Million Black Women graduate. She is an active user of LinkedIn, where she connects with leaders, builds community, and shares knowledge on diversity and inclusion.
Michele, an ambivert at heart who discovered a love for math early on, holds a BS in Civil Engineering and an MS in Industrial Management from Clemson University. Her career includes significant experience as a construction project manager in the energy sector, where she helped build the power grid.