East Coast roots, Minnesota bred, Los Angeles life.

Michelle is a narrative film director of heart-centered stories about self-discovery, connection, and perseverance - but always with a twist.

Her latest short drama, Lineage, is based on a true story about three generations of women navigating secrets during the Great Depression. Lineage is currently in the festival circuit.

Her short dark comedy, Lesbophilia, starring Vico Ortiz (Our Flag Means Death), and Lana Parrilla (Once Upon A Time), is about radical acceptance within relationships even when extremely uncomfortable, winning four awards, two nominations, and selected for two Oscar-qualifying festivals (HollyShorts and Out On Film: Atlanta) in 2024.

Her short drama, Cosmic Love, premiered at the 2022 Pasadena International Film Festival and won "Best Female Empowerment" film at the San Diego International Film Awards.

Before her directorial debut, Michelle worked in entertainment for over a decade. She's been hired as a producer, assistant director, and actor by studios and independent companies alike including Disney, NBCUniversal, Fox, Plan B, Lifetime, and the Duplass Brothers. She's a graduate of the UCLA TFT Program for Acting and a member of the DGA. In addition to filmmaking, Michelle teaches at Columbia College Chicago’s Semester in LA program, volunteers with Friends of Griffith Park, and taught yoga for years in the federal prison system.