Team Member Spotlight: Michaela Leary
Meet Michaela, VP of Delivery and Operations!
Hey there! I’m Michaela, the VP of Delivery and Operations here at Fountain Digital. My journey into marketing started in high school, and it’s been an exciting ride ever since. From shaping digital strategies and managing large-scale projects to collaborating with incredible teams, I’ve had the chance to learn and grow across industries and roles. At Fountain, I get to bring all those experiences together, working with an amazing team to deliver impactful results.
When I’m not at work, you’ll probably find me curled up with a good book or planning my next adventure. I’ve been lucky enough to visit some amazing places, but Italy keeps calling me back. I mean, how can you resist the bread, the pasta, and the incredible people?
To help you get to know me a little better, I’ve answered a few fun questions about my background, favorite things about digital marketing, and even my (nonexistent) karaoke skills. Keep reading to dive in!
- Q: Can you share a bit about your background and how it led you to where you are today?
I discovered my passion for marketing back in high school, and it’s been the driving force behind my career ever since. Things really took off when I joined a financial portfolio company, where I helped bring their traditional marketing strategies into the digital age. A major turning point in my career came when I transitioned to a project management role at a digital marketing agency we partnered with for a large website redesign project. That experience opened up opportunities to collaborate across departments and dive deeper into development, SEO, and UX/UI design. Over the years, I’ve worked across industries, clients, and projects, building a versatile skill set that gives me a unique perspective on operations. This experience has shaped how I approach challenges, ensuring both clients and teams feel supported. Joining Fountain has been the natural next step, allowing me to apply all of my experiences to deliver impactful results on a larger scale. - Q: What do you enjoy most about being a part of the Fountain Digital team?
What I enjoy most about being part of the Fountain Digital team is, hands down, the people. I know it sounds corny, but when you spend so much time working with a group, it’s so important that everyone functions as one unit—and this team does just that. No one hesitates to jump in where needed, and the collaboration and support make every challenge feel manageable. It’s an amazing group to be a part of. - Q: What is your favorite part of digital marketing?
My favorite part of digital marketing is how dynamic and ever-changing it is. There’s always something new to learn, whether it’s adapting to evolving technologies, exploring fresh strategies, or diving into different industries. I love the challenge of bringing all the moving pieces together—creative campaigns, analytics, development, and operations—to create impactful results. Seeing a project go from idea to execution and knowing it makes a difference for clients is what keeps me inspired every day! - Q: What’s a book series you’d love to see turned into a Netflix or streaming series?
I’m a big reader—this past year, I aimed to hit 100 books and came so close at 97! It’s hard to pick just one, but since a few have already been picked up for adaptations I’ll go for one that hasn’t. The Throne of Glass series would be at the top of my list. The story has everything for an epic series: intricate world-building, a richly layered plot, and characters with incredible depth. From action-packed battles and political intrigue to the protagonist’s journey of discovering her true identity and power, it definitely would captivate audiences, and selfishly me. - Q: What’s your go-to karaoke song, and what’s the story behind it?
I don’t sing (trust me this is for your benefit) and would do just about anything to avoid karaoke—even for fun! BUT, I’ll never forget an old coworker who nailed the entire Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen, complete with all the dramatic flair. If I had the voice (and the ability to memorize those lyrics beyond the iconic parts), that would definitely be my go-to. It’s the ultimate crowd-pleaser and makes for an epic performance.
