Michelle is a native Californian. She is an insurance professional serving in the California auto insurance market for the past 33 years. Michelle is currently the Vice President of Claims for Reliant General Claims Services, Inc. Michelle first became affiliated with Team Michelle and Friends as a team walker for the Susan G. Komen 3-day walk in Mission Bay in 2014 and she has been walking with the team each year since then.

She is in her third year as a member of the Team Michelle Board of Directors and currently serves as the Board Vice President. She strongly believes in the values and the mission of Team Michelle and Friends in the fight against breast cancer and the privilege of supporting those affected by the disease as we continue to journey toward the ultimate goal of a cure. Until that time, she will continue her partnership with Team Michelle and Friends to support the crucial research to find the cure and in the support of the many, many people affected by breast cancer. Michelle lives in Rancho Santa Margarita with her wife, Cheryl. She enjoys traveling, hiking, cycling and other various outdoor hobbies