Michele Niklaus

Active in the greater Columbus, Ohio, community, Michele Niklaus has an extensive background in pharmaceutical sales and was successful with both Glaxo SmithKline and Novartis. For the past decade, volunteer activities have been central in Michele Niklaus’ life. For instance, she has coordinated fundraising efforts on behalf of the St. John Neumann Catholic Church’s building of a Faith & Family Center.

From 2015 to 2019, Ms. Niklaus also coordinated programming for the Walking with Purpose Catholic Women's Bible Study. Since 2011 she has served various roles with the Columbus Catholic Women's Conference, and now serves as the Co-Director. Her leadership background also includes serving as events coordinator and assistant to the Vice President of Development with Junior Achievement of Central Ohio. In this capacity, she planned well-attended fundraising events, with the proceeds going to local children’s education programs.

Over the past 7 years, Ms. Niklaus has contributed to Family Legacy in Zambia by sponsoring a child and helping pay for her education and meals. She has also worked to assist the hungry and homeless in Ohio through preparing meals at the Common Ground Free Store of Delaware County.

Michele Niklaus enjoys traveling with loved ones when she has the opportunity. In 2012, she was able to complete a pilgrimage in Italy the included visits to Sicily, Calabria, Sorrento, and many of the historic religious sites of Rome.