Michelle Z. Prohov

Michelle Z. Prohov, SPHR, is a seasoned Human Resources professional with extensive experience in recruitment and employee relations across various organizations. Currently serving as Human Resources Manager at TOPTICA Photonics since October 2022, Michelle has previously held significant roles including Senior Professional Recruiter at Hillside Family of Agencies, HR Business Partner at Baldwin Richardson Foods, and Recruitment and Retention Specialist at Optimax Systems, Inc. Notable achievements include increasing recruitment efforts by over 200% at The Center for Disability Rights and expanding workforce by 60% at Optimax. Michelle's leadership in committees like the Professional Recruiters of Rochester further showcases a commitment to fostering collaboration in the HR field. With a solid educational background in Human Services and professional training credentials, Michelle Z. Prohov continues to drive impactful HR strategies and initiatives.