Michelle has served as the Director of Stewardship and Events since 2007, when the position was established. She leads donor stewardship initiatives, plans and executes donor events, and coordinates the scholarship awarding and donor acknowledgement process.
Michelle joined Penn State in 2000 as Assistant Director of the Nittany Lion Club, where she supported all aspects of the annual fund along with donor recognition and engagement efforts.
Prior to Penn State, Michelle was the Executive Director of Associated Builders and Contractors of Central Pennsylvania and previously served as Finance Director for the Centre County United Way.
A lifelong resident of Centre County, Michelle earned her Bachelor of Arts in Communications with a business emphasis from Penn State in 1991. She currently resides in Pleasant Gap with her family.