Michelle grew up in the suburbs of Boston. She attended Swarthmore College, where she played lacrosse and received a bachelor’s degree in biology with a minor in psychology. After graduating, she worked in medical research at Boston Children’s Hospital investigating modifiable factors of stem cell engraftment. While she enjoyed lab work, her passion remained in patient care, leading her to complete her medical training at the Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine. Her medical interests include women’s health and LGBTQ+ patient care. During her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her partner and their fur baby, skiing, knitting and trying out new recipes.