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

Michelle is completing a Master of Arts degree in Geography at Wilfrid Laurier University. During her research, Michelle has 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 holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Food Security from Ryerson University and a Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences from McMaster University.