Michelle gained many experiences in the non-profit sector. While getting her degree at NC State University, Michelle served international students in the Office of International Services. In this position, she was responsible for writing newsletters for international students, serving as a small group leader, and providing international students with visa information.
Michelle has always been active in her community. While an undergraduate student, she has served on several boards, as well as being part of the educational field by teaching English to native Spanish speakers; she has also assisted students in the Raleigh Girls Club and tutoring as a TRio Tutor.
Following graduation, she served for two years with the NC State College Advising Corps in Pitt County. “Working in the field I experienced a top down approach to practices. People who weren’t in the work were dictating how we did our work, regularly making it more difficult for us. So, I wanted to be in a leadership position to center people in the work and listen to their expertise. I thought an MPA with a concentration in Nonprofit Management would help me to be in that position.”
While she was in the MPA program, she interned with the Cemala Foundation, as well as worked as a graduate assistant in the MPA program. After graduating in 2019, Michelle started work in her current position as a program associate at the Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro. In this position, she researches special topics and prepares reports, assists with the implementation of grantmaking programs, plan conferences, and provides logistical support as well as Conduct outreach efforts for special initiatives and community relations projects.
Michelle enjoys pottery- throwing on the wheel- cooking, and taking care of her plants.
