Michelle possesses a Ph.D. in Human Resource Education and Workforce Development from Louisiana State University, a Masters of Business Administration from Louisiana Tech University and a Bachelor’s in Speech Communication from Louisiana State University. Michelle is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources and has over 15 years of professional work experience in the field of Human Resources. Michelle’s research work on disaster management of human resources and workplace implications resulting from disaster was published in 2007. Michelle has taught Leadership, Employment Law, Diversity, Human Resource Management, Needs Assessment and, Principles of Management courses at Louisiana State University and Southeastern Louisiana University. In addition to her professional work and teaching in Human Resources, Michelle is also a Yoga Alliance registered yoga teacher, a National Academy of Sports Medicine certified personal trainer, a MindBody certified mat pilates instructor, a certified gold level PiYo instructo, an AFAA certified group instructor, and a Lululemon fitness ambassador. Through her fitness and wellness consulting Michelle has taught in national fitness and wellness events and has trained athletes in preparation for events such as the NFL Combine, Pro Day and qualifying golf tournaments. Michelle currently serves as the Associate Director for Executive Education within the Stephenson Entrepreneurship Institute in the E.J. Ourso College of Business at Louisiana State University.
