Michelle Richey

Dr. Michelle Richey is a Senior Lecturer in Technology and Entrepreneurship, focusing on refugee entrepreneurship, social inclusion, and the role of social media in entrepreneurial contexts. Her research examines how refugee entrepreneurs navigate systemic challenges while advocating for sustainable policy frameworks. She has explored refugee entrepreneurship programs, digital tools for non-profits, and the sociological dimensions of entrepreneurial failure narratives. Michelle teaches MBA and Executive Education modules on entrepreneurship and business failure, and contributes to the International Business, Strategy and Innovation research group. Her recent work emphasizes fostering resilience in disadvantaged groups through targeted entrepreneurship initiatives.

Her academic contributions span 15+ peer-reviewed articles (2015–2025), analyzing topics like refugee economic integration, digital platform impacts on non-profits, and entrepreneurial storytelling. Notable themes include leveraging eBay’s Charity Connect for donation transformation and evaluating UK refugee entrepreneurship pilot schemes. Her research bridges sociological theory with practical policy recommendations for refugee support systems.

Mitchell’s teaching focuses on funding strategies and business failure analysis at the postgraduate level. She emphasizes experiential learning in her MSc modules, preparing students to address real-world entrepreneurial challenges. Despite no listed awards, her work has generated significant academic and policy interest in refugee economic empowerment strategies.