Michelle (she/her) was born and raised in Southern California and studied biology at UC San Diego. She spent a decade supporting HIV clinical trials, cancer research and development of advanced reproductive techniques for endangered species. After relocating to the East Coast, Michelle earned her Masters in Nursing from the University of Southern Maine. She provided primary care in rural Maine for 9 years before moving to Boston. In her spare time, Michelle enjoys photography, scuba diving and making up songs about her dog Effie.