Michelle has nearly 20 years of experience in nonprofit leadership. This includes directing multifaceted informal education programs and community engagement for large organizations such as the Phoenix Zoo, Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center, and the Arizona Humane Society.
Michelle has spent much of her career building relationships in the community, creating programs that fit current needs and educating on conservation and the importance of wildlife/human coexistence.
Michelle has also served as a volunteer with AZOP racing, assisting with race ops and as an offroad photographer for UTV Offroad Adventures. A native of Arizona, she spends much of her free time enjoying the trails and the beautiful wild places Arizona has to offer.