Professional Profile: Michelle Galindez-Russo 2017

Michelle Galindez-Russo

Name: Michelle Galindez-Russo

Title: Associate Partner, Creative Director Marketing & Communications

Company: Syska Hennessy

Location: New York, NY

Birthplace: Brooklyn, NY 

Education: Brooklyn College, BS in Business Management Marketing and Shillington College-Graphics

First job outside of real estate: Data assistant at my mom’s company

First job in real estate or allied field: Architecture office manager

What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? I just started in marketing and communications and we are currently working on team structure and overall strategic. 

How do you unwind from a busy day? Reading or a good series on Netflix to get lost into.

Favorite book or author: Neil DeGrasse Tyson, “The Sky is Not The Limit”

Favorite movie: “Contact” 

Last song you purchased/downloaded? “Beneath The Tree,” Sampha  

One word to describe your work environment: Hustle

Rules to live by in business: Bring your authentic self to work and care about those you work with.

What is your dream job? I am a baker on the side and if I wasn’t working in AEC would definitely be baking cakes and cupcakes full time!