Since 2011, Michelle has worked as a professional in the nonprofit sector, where she's specialized in program development and administration.  Most recently she served as the Vice President of Operations for a Los Angeles-based nonprofit organization that honors Japanese American military veterans of WWII, and prior to that, she held a seat as the Director of Strategic Partnerships for a national organization that provides supportive services to bereaved children and their families.  

Michelle has been homeschooling her two daughters, Luna and Harley, since 2020. She finds so much joy in providing creative approaches to their education through programs like Terra Arts.