Michele is an educator, counsellor and coach and with over 25 years experience across the fields of health care, social services and higher education. She is a Success Advisor for the School of Community and Health Studies and has also worked in CALCS (Centre for Accessible Learning and Counselling Services) at Centennial College. Prior to that, she was the founder of English Inc, language instruction and cultural consulting agency, and Executive Director of SageHealth Network, an agency focused on health promotion for older adults and seniors in Boston Massachusetts. She holds a Masters degree in Social Work, Coaching Certificate with Adler Graduate Professional School in Toronto, Ontario and a Certificate in Personal Support Counselling at Kelowna College of Professional Counselling in B.C.