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Merging Resources was founded in 1996 with the vision to treat clients as partners to combine resources and deliver effective training and learning solutions.  Our areas of expertise include Instructional Design, Education Consulting, Research, and Marketing. 

Founder and Principal

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Michelle Rodriguez Raupach, Ph.D.
Professional Experience
  • Founder and Principal - Merging Resources, Inc.

  • Business Professor and Department Chair, Valencia College

  • Adjunct Marketing Professor - Rollins College, Crummer Business School and Hamilton Holt School

  • Marketing Instructor - University of Central Florida, College of Business

  • Market Researcher and Assistant Editor, Harcourt Brace, Inc.

Educational Background
  • Ph.D., University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL 2001. Concentration:  Curriculum & Instruction

  • M.B.A., Emory University, Atlanta, GA 1990. Concentration: Marketing/Finance

  • B.S., Rollins College, Winter Park, FL 1988. Major: Mathematics. Minor:  Business Administration

Other
  • Federal Security Clearance: Tier ll - NACI

  • Languages: Bi-lingual in Spanish and English

  • Certifications: Certified Yoga Teacher RYS 200

"Michelle is meticulous and she always brings a high level of professionalism to the table. She works well with others and brings a certain insight to the job. Michelle continues to be a key player with the VA and their virtual learning program." 

Dr. Robert Smith

Program Manager for Education and Training Department  

Veterans Health Administrations

Office of Emergency Management

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