Pennsylvania Director of Social Services
Michelle earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Behavioral Science from Pennsylvania State University. Her professional background includes child protective services investigation, working with youth and families in the home, and permanency work with children and youth, including adoption and independent living services. She works in the area of advocacy services for survivors of sexual assault and human trafficking with youth and adults. She has been an advocate for youth with mental health issues and continues her full-time work with youth in a residential treatment facility.
Michelle deeply enjoys working with youth and families in all these capacities, but her greatest joy is connecting with each family and supporting them through their unique adoption journey. It is her absolute honor to work and walk alongside each family and see them through each stage of their adoption story.
When Michelle is not working, she enjoys spending time with her own family and grandchild. She enjoys seeing and learning new things and taking family trips.