Keeping Newport Safe

Michelle Barto is a mother of four, a business owner, and a current NMUSD Trustee. During her tenure on the school board, she was pleased to work to strengthen the relationship between the city of Newport Beach. She has worked alongside Newport Beach Police to increase bike safety and education in NMUSD schools.

Michelle sits on the board of Pretend City Children’s Museum, Coastline ROP, Orange County School Board’s Association, Harbor Council PTA, National Charity League Newport Chapter, and Balboa Bay Club Board of Governors. Additionally, she volunteers along with her children at Assistance League of Newport-Mesa, Project Hope Alliance, and Someone Cares Soup Kitchen. She has B.S. in Business Administration and a B.S. in Computer Information Science from Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Michelle runs Launch Creative, LLC a digital marketing firm focused on helping mission-driven companies and non-profits grow their brands and leave the world just a little bit better than they found it. An avid reader, runner and former college soccer player, Michelle loves surfing, skiing, and hiking with her family.

Michelle’s children, aged 11-16, along with her husband, Brady are her source of inspiration. A lifelong resident of the Newport-Mesa community, she hopes to keep contributing to this special place we call home for years to come.