Michelle joined Building Bright Futures in 2023 as the Vermont Early Childhood Fund (VECF) Grants Manager. In this role, she coordinated VECF as it distributed $8 million in grants to projects to improve the lives of children and their families throughout Vermont. She has spent the majority of her career working as a fundraiser for nonprofits. This has included working for two affordable housing organizations, raising funds to help create homes and provide housing-based services for community members with low and moderate incomes. She started her professional fundraising career at the Montshire Museum of Science, where she enjoyed the sounds of joyful children and their families exploring hands-on science exhibits.
Michelle is passionate about social justice and ensuring equitable access to resources for everyone. She holds a B.A. from Dartmouth College. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her children and granddaughter, listening to podcasts, and renovating a home in Chelsea with her partner John.
