Michelle started at Penn State in August of 2020 as part of the Contact Tracing team and joined the Student Orientation and Transition Programs team as the Office Manager in January 2023. Prior to Penn State, Michelle worked as a pediatrics nurse.  Her desire to work in higher education took root when she attended NSO at Penn State with her son in 2018. She is currently pursuing her BA in Organizational Leadership through Penn State World campus. When she is not studying, Michelle enjoys cooking, spending time with her family, and loves to go on road trips.