Michelle is part of the family strengthening team and works on family supports, early childhood investments, and fatherhood projects at CFRP. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Government from The University of Texas at Austin. As a student, she worked in various areas of research including immigration, counterterrorism, and U.S. health care policy. Prior to coming to CFRP, Michelle worked as an intern at Girlstart, a nonprofit organization focused on increasing girls’ interest and engagement in the STEM fields. She currently serves as Chair of the Dell Children’s Medical Center College Volunteer Program, where she is responsible for overseeing hospital volunteers.