Michele has been in the Office of Student Affairs at PSU since 1995. She earned her BA in Communication from Pacific Lutheran and her MS in Educational Policy Foundations Administration from PSU's Graduate School of Education.

Michele has worked in higher education for over 19 years, first at Pacific Lutheran University, and then Lewis and Clark College and Western Oregon University. She considers it a privilege and an honor to have the opportunity to work with students who are deeply committed to learning, education and service to others.