Michelle Mutter

Michelle Mutter is the Managing Director at Rafanelli Events, where she brings more than a decade of experience producing large-scale, high-touch events for private, nonprofit, and institutional clients. Since joining the firm, she has led hundreds of events—from intimate dinners with heads of state to celebrity weddings and major fundraising galas.

Michelle is known for her sharp creative instincts, operational precision, and ability to translate a client’s vision into seamless, memorable experiences. In addition to leading event production, she contributes to the firm’s strategic planning and new business efforts.

Prior to Rafanelli, Michelle worked as a Project Director at David Stark Design in New York City, and previously produced concerts, festivals, and music industry events across North America, Europe, and Asia.

She holds a dual degree from the Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University. Michelle is based in New York and remains deeply involved in both creative execution and client experience at every level.