Rahiel Michael

Rahiel Michael is the Senior Vice President of External Affairs at The Port, where she leads both the Government and Community Affairs team and the Marketing and Communications team. In this role, Rahiel is responsible for building and sustaining relationships with government entities, community stakeholders, and private sector partners, while enhancing public awareness of The Port’s initiatives. She also oversees the organization’s government interactions at all levels, setting legislative priorities and advocating for public policy and funding that align with The Port’s mission. 

Before joining The Port, Rahiel served as Chief of Staff and Legislative Director for Cincinnati Mayor John Cranley. She also worked for U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown, managing his statewide portfolio on veterans affairs and immigration casework. 

Rahiel holds a Bachelor of Arts with honors in Philosophy, Politics, and the Public from Xavier University, where she also earned a Master’s degree in Private Interests and Public Good. She currently serves on the boards of the Greater Ohio Policy Center, ArtWorks Cincinnati, Adopt A Class, and the Duke Energy Ohio/Kentucky Advisory Council. Additionally, she is a graduate of Leadership Cincinnati, Class 46.