Michelle Ferrigno Warren

Michelle Ferrigno Warren is a multifaceted leader dedicated to equipping individuals and organizations to confront systemic injustice and promote transformative change. She is the President and CEO of Virago Strategies, a consulting firm that collaborates with churches, faith leaders, and nonprofits to deepen their engagement in addressing social inequities and advocating for a more just society. Through tailored training, strategic planning, and advocacy initiatives, Michelle empowers communities to take meaningful action in dismantling unjust systems.

In addition to her leadership at Virago Strategies, Michelle serves as an adjunct professor at Denver Seminary, where she teaches courses on justice and community development, integrating biblical principles with practical strategies for social engagement. With decades of experience as a nonprofit leader, Michelle has worked in various roles that merge faith, justice, and community empowerment, including directing initiatives to combat poverty, promote racial reconciliation, and amplify marginalized voices.

Michelle is also a gifted worship leader, advocate, and activist. She has spent years on the front lines of advocacy work, addressing issues such as immigration reform, economic justice, and racial equality. Her deep commitment to these causes is reflected in her speaking engagements and writings, including her book, The Power of Proximity: Moving Beyond Awareness to Action. In this powerful work, Michelle challenges readers to move closer to the people and places impacted by injustice, fostering genuine relationships and sustainable change.

As a sought-after speaker and thought leader, Michelle brings a unique blend of theological insight, practical expertise, and lived experience to her work. Her passion for justice is rooted in her faith and driven by a vision of a world where equity, dignity, and opportunity are accessible to all.

Michelle lives in Denver, Colorado, with her family, continuing her mission to inspire, equip, and mobilize faith communities for the work of justice and advocacy.