Dr. Michele Y. Halyard is Professor Emeritus of Radiation Oncology in the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Sciences and the Emeritus Vice Dean of the Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine and founding Dean of the Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, having retired from the Mayo Clinic in June 2023 . Dr. Halyard is a proven strategic leader with extensive senior leadership experience in navigating organizational complexities and delivering strategic outcomes. Dr Halyard brings over 30 years of experience in healthcare practice, medical education, research, and healthcare strategy.

Dr. Halyard is a professional and executive coach for leaders within and outside of healthcare. Her clients include Division and Department Chairs, section heads, as well as leaders in the nonprofit sector outside of healthcare. Dr. Halyard is a graduate of the College of Executive Coaching.

She is the co-founder and president of The Coalition of Blacks Against Cancer which focuses on cancer health disparities. She is an active member in the Phoenix community and is considered a leader in health disparities in the Black community.

Dr. Halyard has been recognized for her service to the community. She is the past recipient of the Health Community Service Award from Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, the Outstanding Leadership in Medicine Award from the Maricopa County Arizona NAACP, the Community Celebrating Diversity Champion Award from the City of Scottsdale, and was inducted into the Arizona Women’s Hall of Fame in 2020. Likewise, she was twice recognized as one of the most influential women in Arizona by the Arizona Business Magazine and recognized as an honoree of 48 Arizona Women as one of the 48 most intriguing women of Arizona who have had an impact on their communities, as well as the University of Arizona – Banner All of US Research Program’s Arizona Champion award for promoting health research, public health initiatives, diversity in research, and increased access to health programs and education for underserved communities.