Michelle has worked with the Kentucky SBDC since 2009. She brings over two decades of experience in community and economic development, strategic business planning, market and competitor analysis, risk management, government compliance, and human resource management. Michelle received her Bachelors in Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship and her M.A. in Adult and Higher Education from Morehead State University.

Michelle is certified through the U.S. Small Business Administration in Export and Trade Counseling and serves on the Kentucky SBDC International Trade Team. Since joining the Kentucky SBDC, she has assisted hundreds of entrepreneurs in their business aspirations.

In her free time, Michelle enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, gardening, camping, and cheering on the UK Wildcats!