Prior to Mindful Philanthropy, Michelle worked as a social worker and psychotherapist within New York City communities. Her work focused on empowering and supporting underserved individuals with complex mental and physical health needs, expanding their access to both internal and external resources in navigating the healthcare process. In witnessing first hand the severity of the current mental health crisis, Michelle’s passion for change-making led her to pursue an MBA in Healthcare Management to explore what it means to make systemic impact on a macro scale. Her role as Mindful Philanthropy’s graduate intern will support the further development of Youth Mental Health research and identifying opportunities for social impact. Michelle holds a Bachelor’s in Psychology from the University of Washington, a Master’s in Social Work from New York University, and is a licensed clinical social worker in the State of New York.

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