Kristine Michie, MSJ

Kristine Michie is an impact consultant and passionate evangelist for the power of play, fun, and joy to unlock personal excellence and team effectiveness. She is the founder and managing partner of ImpactFull, Inc., a consulting and coaching firm that helps nonprofits, philanthropists, and social impact leaders build joyful, resilient organizations. With 30+ years in journalism, philanthropy, and strategy, Kristine blends deep expertise with a playful approach to serious work. A former journalist with degrees from UCLA and Northwestern, she’s helped drive narrative change and direct millions in philanthropic capital toward vital causes. She also hosts The PlayFull Podcast, a top-ranked show exploring how joy fuels impact. Kristine’s commitment is personal—she survived a cardiac arrest in her 30s and a stroke in her 50s—and she’s a 7-time marathon finisher. Through coaching, retreats, and storytelling, she champions play not as a break from work, but as the very key to doing it better.