As Administrative Assistant, Michelle provides clerical support to CIRA's six Cores, schedules and maintains CIRA's calendar, assists with coordinating major CIRA events, as well, as greeting visitors and serving as a general source of information for the Center.

Michelle has worked in a range of non profit and social service agencies throughout the greater New Haven area. Prior to joining CIRA, Michelle worked with AIDS Interfaith Network (AIN) as a Program Coordinator providing case management services and coordinating resources for clients. She also worked at Community Action Agency of New Haven (Youth Program supervisor) and Youth Continuum, Inc. as an employment training coach developing and implementing vocational programming for teens. She has worked as a community programs/special events coordinator for Shubert and Long Wharf Theater, as well as, coordinator for the Dwight/Edgewood Project for the Yale School of Drama.