Michelle began her design career in the interior design industry in New York, focusing on residential projects. Driven by a passion for multidisciplinary design, she transitioned into lighting design, earning a Master of Fine Arts in Lighting Design with department honors from Parsons School of Design.

Michelle's creativity draws from an interdisciplinary background in both interior design and lighting design. She believes in the transformative power of spatial experiences, recognizing how thoughtfully designed environments can heal, inspire, and elevate the way people live and feel.

Michelle was active in both IALD and IES chapters, participating as a student member.