Michelle joined Footsteps in February 2024 as the organization’s Director of Individual Giving. As a co-director of the development department, she works to engage donors and mobilize the resources necessary to support Footsteps’ mission. Prior to joining Footsteps, Michelle served as the Senior Development Officer at Bend the Arc and as the Deputy Director of Boston Workers Circle – working to build a joyful and liberated future for all. Michelle holds a Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations from Boston University, with a concentration in Women’s, Gender, Sexuality Studies. She is an alumni of the JOIN for Justice Community Organizing Fellowship, a member of Tzedek Lab, and serves on the Advisory Council of Kirva. Michelle grew up in Los Angeles, and currently resides in Philadelphia with her wife Nora and their hound puppy, Darcy. Michelle holds a Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations from Boston University, with a concentration in Women’s, Gender, Sexuality Studies. She is an alumni of the JOIN for Justice Community Organizing Fellowship, a member of Tzedek Lab, and serves on the Advisory Council of Kirva.