Although not originally from Vermont, Michelle fell in love with the Green Mountains throughout her childhood and moved to Burlington in 2008 to attend the University of Vermont. She completed her undergraduate degree in Psychology, pursing this field due to her desire to better understand of the complexities of human behavior, motivation, values, and interpersonal dynamics, and to engage in a career path that supports and empowers individuals holistically. Michelle brings over a decade of human services experience to Mansfield Hall, from a multitude of roles at Howard Center Developmental Services, including Case Manager, Direct Service Provider, On-call Responder, Residential Assistant (RA) for neurodiverse college students, and co-chair of the Disability Employee Affinity Network. In each position, Michelle was dedicated to fostering inclusive environments and empowering diverse learners with developing self-advocacy skills, creating social connections, building confidence, and exploring the supports needed to flourish.  Just prior to joining Mansfield Hall, Michelle took a year off to travel and immerse herself in various cultures around the world, enhancing her appreciation for cultural diversity and community connections. In her free time, Michelle loves spending time in nature, and is always up for camping, hiking, kayaking, foraging, or just relaxing under the sun and the trees!