Michelle Sato is an experienced Employee Relations Analyst at the City of Renton, responsible for overseeing the full cycle recruitment process while ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion goals are met. Prior to this role, Sato served as a Talent Acquisition and Staffing Analyst at the City of Bellevue, where expertise in recruitment consulting and support was provided to enhance the hiring experience. Previous positions include HR Technician at King County Library System, Program Coordinator for University Beyond Bars, and Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP. Sato holds a Bachelor's Degree in Society, Ethics, and Human Behavior with a focus on Diversity Studies from the University of Washington Bothell and an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from Everett Community College.