Michael Bielman

FHI 360, Strategic Planning and Analysis Analyst

Michael Bielman is a ProInspire Fellow at FHI 360, a global development organization whose rigorous, evidence-based approach addresses some of the world’s most complex health and development challenges. The majority of his work focuses on establishing a robust business performance management process for FHI 360 to effectively set strategic direction, to align organizational activities, and to promote accountability. Michael began his career as a Business Analyst at The Mark Travel Corporation where he was lead consultant to several vacation brands including Southwest Airlines Vacations, United Vacations, and Funjet Vacations. In this position he was responsible for sales forecasting and analysis as well as the creation and presentation of automated financial dashboards. Outside of work Michael enjoys road biking, swimming, backpacking, learning the banjo, and gardening. He regularly volunteers in community gardening and urban agriculture initiatives. Michael will be pursuing a M.S. in Applied Economics from the Johns Hopkins University; he graduated with honors from the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse with a B.A. in Economics and Spanish where he was a member of the Swimming and Diving team, earning multiple All-American honors.