Born and raised in Northern Virginia, Michelle has always had a passion for problem-solving, initially envisioning a career in scientific research. While completing both a B.S. and M.S. in Chemistry, Michelle interned with the Department of Defense, working in the environmental quality division on the treatment of ballast and wastewater, and researching synthesis pathways to bioactive compounds with potential pharmaceutical applications.

After graduating, Michelle transitioned from the lab to a role in research administrative coordination at a drug discovery center in Atlanta. It was there that she discovered a love for keeping projects organized, which ultimately led her to join Cloudforce.

As a Project Coordinator at Cloudforce, Michelle leverages her exceptional organizational abilities to keep fast-paced projects on track and streamline processes. A self-professed lifelong learner, she loves to learn and share new information!

Other fun facts about Michelle:

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?

• “‘It’s okay to not have an opinion on everything.” My family used to play this game where they tried to find something I didn’t have a strong opinion on. As I’ve grown up, I’ve tried to consciously let go of opinions that just really don’t matter.

What’s your favorite way to celebrate a win (big or small)?

• Recording it! I started bullet journaling at the beginning of the pandemic, and I love being able to go back and see happy memories that I’ve written about or saved mementos of.

If you could be guaranteed one thing in life (besides money), what would it be and why?

• All my loved ones are living near each other. Family is really important to me – my older brother is my best friend – and I’d love to always have them nearby.

Do you have any hidden talents?

• Having played volleyball as a setter for 16 years, I got used to chasing after bad passes and I feel comfortable diving onto almost any surface.

What’s a creative outlet or hobby you enjoy?

• I have so many hobbies! Catch me knitting or crocheting any time my hands are free, reading, playing board games or video games, playing volleyball, petting my cats, and learning all I can about linguistics.