Michelle is a non-profit leader with a background in clinical counselling and clinical psychology, and has experience working in the public, private and non-profit sectors. Her experience working across sectors and with different populations shapes her understanding of program delivery, intersectionality of systems, and working collaboratively with stakeholders and partners. Her portfolio includes multidisciplinary teams delivering programs in the areas of substance use and concurrent disorders treatment, family and individual clinical counselling, and youth justice.

Michelle completed her Master of Psychology (Clinical) at the University of New South Wales, Australia, and is a Registered Clinical Counsellor in Canada with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors. She has also completed training in leadership through the Justice Institute of BC, and in Clinical Supervision through the Alberta Psychologists Association. Supporting students and emerging leaders is an area of passion, and Michelle provides clinical supervision to masters level practicum students and mentorship to people who are passionate about leadership.