In addition to her role in the DEI Collaborative, Michelle served as an Equal Opportunity Ombudsperson. In this capacity, she worked with faculty, staff and students to address informal complaints of discrimination, harassment and bias. Despite the often challenging nature of these cases, Michelle approached each one with a positive attitude, a genuine willingness to listen and learn and a focused determination to find solutions.
Michelle's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion extended far beyond her professional responsibilities. She completed the Graduate...