Vice Chair, TDC Board of Trustees; Senior Vice President, Talent, Greater Cleveland Partnership

Michael Schoop is the Senior Vice President, Talent. He catalyzes and coordinates regional initiatives and partnerships to advance the Abundant Talent strategies in the All In Plan to increase in-demand credentials, expand work-based learning, and grow high school career exposure.

Before joining GCP, Michael served as founder and managing director of an educational consulting practice focused on leadership development and strategic planning for college administrators.

Previously, Michael served as president of the Metropolitan Campus of Cuyahoga Community College where he led the development of numerous new programs and educational partnerships with Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland State University, and the Cleveland Metropolitan School District. He also oversaw the renovation of the Metropolitan campus, spearheading the design and construction of the Metropolitan Campus Center.

Michael began his career as a college instructor teaching courses in writing and professional communication. He has taught undergraduate courses in the SAGES program at Case Western Reserve as well as graduate courses in community college history, finance, and leadership. Michael received his baccalaureate degree from the University of Chicago and both his Master’s and Doctoral degrees from the University of Maryland.