Michele graduated with a bachelors from the University of Illinois in Applied Health Science with a concentration in Rehabilitation and Disability Studies (2013) and a Masters from University of Wisconsin-Madison (2015) in Rehabilitation Psychology. Michele has a Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC), Certified Vocational Evaluator (CVE) and has been a Qualified Rehabilitation Consultant since 2016 helping clients navigate the workers’ compensation system. Michele is a empathetic, respectful counselor who embraces challenging situations.  Michele is on the National Association of Service Providers in Private Rehab Board.

Michele and her husband Shay are enjoying their new family addition Ms. Emma. They have two dogs, a Lab mix Charlie and a Siberian Husky Nike and enjoys running, traveling and spending time with her family.