“I had the pleasure of working with Michelle on a strategic planning assignment for the organization that she leads as executive director. Michelle brings a rare combination of energy and enthusiasm, along with the knowledge, skills and commitment to actually deliver on bright ideas. While she very capably grasps the "big picture", she's not afraid to roll up her sleeves and get the work done, too. In addition, Michelle brings a level of wisdom and maturity to her work that even many more senior executives lack.