2026 Candidate Information: Dr. Michelle Schreiner, Georgia House District 45

Who is Dr. Michelle Schreiner?

I’m Dr. Michelle Schreiner, a psychologist, research leader, former professor, and former federal program analyst. I’m the 2026 Democratic nominee for Georgia House District 45 in East Cobb.

I grew up here in East Cobb, attending East Valley Elementary, Dodgen and East Cobb Middle Schools, and Wheeler High School. Today, my husband Mike and I are raising our twins here.

[Learn more about me → Meet Michelle]

What office is Michelle Schreiner running for?

I’m running for the Georgia House of Representatives in District 45, which includes communities in East Cobb in Cobb County, Georgia.

I’m the Democratic nominee in the November 3, 2026 general election.

[Learn more about Georgia House District 45 → District information and map]

What is Michelle Schreiner’s educational and professional background?

I earned three degrees from the University of Georgia, including my Ph.D. in psychology.

I began my career as a professor, where I taught research methods and statistics and conducted research on how people think, feel, and make decisions.

I later served as a Program Analyst with the Office of Inspector General at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. There, I evaluated healthcare programs and worked to protect taxpayers from fraud, waste, and abuse.

For more than a decade, I’ve worked in user experience research. Today, I lead research teams at a Fortune 50 company, helping organizations better understand people’s experiences and make evidence-informed decisions.

[Read my full story → Meet Michelle]

What public service and community experience does Michelle Schreiner have?

I’ve served on the City of Atlanta Zoning Review Board and previously served as Board Chair of Athena’s Warehouse, a nonprofit organization supporting young women.

My experience spans academia, federal government, local public service, nonprofit leadership, and the private sector.

Has Michelle Schreiner run for office before?

Yes. I was a candidate for the Georgia House of Representatives in District 90 in 2022.

My husband and I decided to move back to East Cobb to raise our twins here, and I’m now the 2026 Democratic nominee for Georgia House District 45.

What issues does Michelle Schreiner focus on?

My priorities include strong public schools, access to healthcare and support for families, lowering costs, responsible growth and infrastructure, reproductive healthcare, economic opportunity, and safe and stable communities.

I provide more detail about these priorities, including the challenges I see and the approaches I support, on my Issues page.

[Explore my positions → Issues]

What has Michelle Schreiner written about?

I use the Perspectives section of this website to go deeper on issues and experiences that matter to me and to our community.

I’ve written about responsible growth and data centers in Georgia, political disagreement and trust, representation in East Cobb, my Puerto Rican heritage, and other issues affecting our community and state.

[Read Perspectives → ]

Which organizations have endorsed Michelle Schreiner in 2026?

I’m grateful to have earned support and endorsements from organizations working on issues including reproductive freedom, voting rights and democracy, conservation, working families, Latino civic engagement, and electing women to public office.

Because endorsements continue to be announced throughout the campaign, the campaign homepage has the most current list.

[View current endorsements →]

Where can I find official information about Michelle Schreiner?

You’re on my official campaign website, MichelleSchreinerGA.com.

Here you can find information about my background, policy positions, writing, campaign events, volunteer opportunities, and ways to get involved in the 2026 campaign for Georgia House District 45.

Last updated: October 2026