Michelle began her career in the nonprofit sector over 17 years ago when she interned at Children’s Hospital in Boston. After moving to San Francisco in 2006, Michelle spent 4 years working in the construction industry while she pursued her master’s in public administration. Since then, she has worked for a national membership organization in San Francisco, a globally recognized mentoring program, an independent school in Seattle, and a state humanities council.
Michelle is a Massachusetts native (who left a piece of her heart on the West Coast). She lives in Amherst with her husband, two daughters and high-octane yellow lab. In her spare time, she loves hiking with her family, reading, running, camping, and traveling.