Our mission is to empower our clients to improve the overall quality
and effectiveness of their written, verbal and non-verbal interpersonal
communication.
Our philosophy is to maintain a socially-conscious, ethical organization
that values individuals and promotes social and economic justice.
about the owner
m2powered is founded, owned and operated by Michael Mandel. Michael received his Bachelor of Arts degree, cum laude, in drama from Ithaca College. He has served as artistic director for two theatre companies on the east coast, one of which he founded.
Michael is currently employed full time as Vice President of External Affairs for Planned Parenthood of Southern Arizona, where he is responsible for the organization's media, public relations, marketing, public policy, outreach, advocacy, education and training programs. Prior to working for Planned Parenthood, Michael spent more than four years at the Southern Arizona Center Against Sexual Assault, where he was most recently the Center's Communications Director.
Michael avidly gives back to his community by volunteering with the Wingspan Anti-Violence Project as a support group facilitator for more than three years and currently as a member of its Advisory Board. Michael is also a member of the SAMHC board of directors; SAMHC is southern Arizona's mental health crisis center. Michael also occassionally volunteers with Project Safe Place, a program of Open Inn, Inc.
Though he left the Center Against Sexual Assault in December 2006, Michael remains actively committed to ending men's violence against women and girls in the Tucson community. He serves as a member of the Steering Committee of the Men's Anti-Violence Partnerhip of Southern Arizona, which he had a hand in creating. He also intends to serve as a community host for Dine Out for Safety on April 18, 2007.
Michael is the youngest man ever to serve as a Commissioner in the 30-year history of the Pima County/Tucson Women's Commission. He was an active organizer of the 2004 Tucson Take Back the Night event. Michael was a creator of WeBelieveHer (news story only), the website in support of victims of celebrity sexual assault.
In 2005, Michael produced and organized V-Day Tucson 2005, including two performances of Eve Ensler's "The Vagina Monologues" at Club Congress in downtown Tucson.
He served as Production Manager for V-Day Tucson 2006 at the Fox Tucson Theatre and will stage manage the 2007 event at the same venue.
Michael is an activist, a rabble-rouser, a change agent and an anti-racist, pro-feminist, queer white man. He lives in Tucson, AZ with the real man in his life, his cat Leif.
Michael was named one of Tucson Business Edge's inaugural "40 Under 40" in 2005. Check out the buzz for more. In 2006, Michael was honored to receive the first-ever "Vagina Spirit" award in Tucson for his work as man to end men's violence against women and girls.
guiding principles
- We are a nurturing, successful company that is a leader and innovator in personal communication strategies with a loyal client base.
- We work closely with clients to identify and strengthen their existing skill sets. Our number one goal is to ensure that our clients are the best communicators they can be.
- We take a holistic approach to meeting this goal, examining and surmounting all the barriers to success.
- We help our clients clarify their thoughts, boil down their message, rehearse their delivery and edit their written work, all while actively building their confidence.
- We strive to improve the quality of our services by soliciting client feedback and integrating it into our operations.
about the company name
m2powered is a simple play on words. "M-squared" are Michael's initials. The business is "MM"-powered. Also, Michael is an advocate who deeply believes in the empowerment model. The organization's name is pronounced "empowered communications solutions." Clever, huh?
m2powered is the latest in a long line of ambitious and boldly innovative projects for Michael. He is an empowered person and you can be too: learn more about the services you'd benefit from.