As Chief Executive Officer at IDEO.org, Michelle leads our global team of designers to create life-changing solutions. From products that enable new behaviors to services that foster belonging, and strategies that scale impact, Michelle guides our community of changemakers to realize the world we all deserve to live in. 

Formerly as Managing Director at IDEO.org, Michelle led the team's US portfolio on design and innovation at the intersection of health equity, economic mobility, and early learning and care. She's worked in Santa Clara to design youth mental health spaces for teens, in Dallas to improve the experience of accessing housing and food benefits, and across the US on reimagining healthcare. 

Prior to IDEO.org, Michelle led Kiva's global portfolio and was responsible for expanding to multiple countries in Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East. She also led Kiva Labs, an innovation team within the organization that pioneered crowd-funded lending to social enterprises worldwide. 

Michelle brings 15+ years of experience in the social sector, leading innovative, high-growth organizations dedicated to lasting social change. She graduated magna cum laude from Boston University with a degree in International Relations and a minor in Economics.