Michelle Eldridge leads the IRS’ national media relations office to provide public information on key announcements and tax law changes, including new health care tax law implications and recovery act provisions. As chief, national media relations, she manages the day-to-day issuance of news releases and guidance drops, handles national media inquiries, and implements communication and media strategies for key IRS initiatives, such as offshore tax compliance and the Return Preparer Initiative. Eldridge joined the IRS in 1991 in Aberdeen, S.D. as a public affairs officer. During her 20 year career, she has managed disclosure, federal/state, electronic filing, taxpayer education, and various public affairs and communication programs in the Midwest. Prior to moving to Washington, D.C. in 2007, Eldridge was the chief, field media relations, managing the local media operations throughout the country. Before joining the IRS, Eldridge was employed by the City of Saint Paul, Minn., where she provided information and assistance to small businesses contracting with the city and county. Eldridge holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in communications from Winona State University in Winona, Minn. |
