Michelle joined The Gordon Foundation in 2019. In this role, she supports the Foundation’s northern programming.

During her Master's research, Michelle worked with communities and partners in the Northwest Territories on community-defined projects related to Indigenous food sovereignty, food security, and climate change resilience.

Michelle has a Master of Arts degree in Geography from Wilfrid Laurier University, a Postgraduate Certificate in Food Security from Ryerson University and a Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences from McMaster University.