Michele Archie is a principal of The Harbinger Consultancy, which is nationally known for its integrated approach to rural community and economic development. For 30 years, Michele has helped conservation, heritage and economic development organizations collaborate with small towns and rural communities, and helped these communities work together regionally, often using economic analysis to fuel new approaches to sustainable growth. She is affiliated with the National Geotourism Council and Destination Stewardship Center, organizations dedicated to place-sustaining tourism,