Michelle has over 26 years of experience in the nonprofit sector and serves as the Executive Director of The Richmond Neighborhood Center in San Francisco. Originally from Ohio, she moved to the city in July 1999 for her second AmeriCorps stint and decided to make it her permanent home, drawn by its diversity, social justice focus, and vibrant culture. Inspired by the teachings of Ram Dass, she approaches her work with a servant mindset, fostering compassion, humility, and interconnectedness in service to others. Michelle excels in program development, fundraising, and building community. She also enjoys true crime, scuba diving, pop music, and traveling with her husband and friends.