Michelle a 44 year old mother of one, former foster parent, licensed clinical social worker and birth doula. A first-generation pansexual women of color of Bajan (Barbados)/Vincentian (Saint Vincent and Grenadines) descent, originally from Brooklyn, New York, Michelle holds the following degrees: a Bachelors in Spanish/Latin American Studies (Denison University/1999), a Masters in Public Administration (Rutgers University, Camden/2004) and a Masters in Social Work (Springfield College/2011). Her scopes of practice include LGBTQIA+ communities, older adults, hospice, dual diagnosis/co-occurring disorders, self injury/self harming behavior, new Americans and rural mental health, respectively. Her hobbies include writing, reading, painting, karoake and gardening. She resides in Newington with my son and their two rescued cats.

A recent interview about her campaign to make room at the table. for everyone.