Before she joined the LuMind IDSC team, Michelle worked at Agassiz Village as Director of Development. At Agassiz, she was responsible for setting strategic direction and executing comprehensive fundraising and communication effort serving at risk youth.

Michelle also worked at DCA as senior consultant to non-profits in board development, fundraising, strategic planning, major campaign planning and execution, and partnership development.

Michelle is motivated by the dedication of families who work tirelessly to ensure their loved ones with Down syndrome have the opportunity to live their best lives.

Building on the expertise of the full Development team, Michelle will increase philanthropic support in all its forms to accelerate Down syndrome research, and empower families with outreach, support, and resources to improve the lives of people with DS.

Fun fact!
In the winter, you can always find Michelle and her family up north in the White Mountains, NH.