Michelle Sandoval is the Director of Strategic Outreach and Engagement at Denver International Airport (DEN), where she leads enterprise-wide engagement strategies for both external and internal audiences. Her work connects businesses, community partners, youth workforce programs, and employees to DEN’s vision for growth while helping teams create equitable opportunities, strengthen relationships, and identify who may be missing from the conversation. She partners across departments to refine outreach and engagement efforts so they are intentional, inclusive, and impactful.
With more than 20 years of experience in construction, business development, marketing, and community relations, Michelle brings a unique blend of private- and public-sector leadership. She also supports employee engagement initiatives that strengthen organizational culture, improve communication, and help make DEN one of the best airports to work at and do business with.
Since joining Denver International Airport (DEN), Michelle has helped transform how small, minority-owned, women-owned, and emerging businesses connect with airport opportunities. Through the creation and expansion of programs such as Taking Flight at DEN, Meet the Primes, the Business Development Training Academy, and the Snack & Souvenir Expo, she has helped engage more than 5,000 businesses and expand access to contracting, concession, and workforce opportunities across the airport. Her work has contributed to more than $280 million in payments to certified small, minority-owned, and women-owned businesses in 2025 alone, creating pathways for long-term business growth, economic inclusion, and community impact.