Michele is a seasoned veterinary professional who has spent the better part of 20 years working in various roles in veterinary medicine. She began her career as a kennel worker and quickly grew into a veterinary assistant. After that she spent several years working as a technician in Emergency and Specialty medical practices in the DC Metro area. She rounded out her experience working as a Hospital Administrator in both private and corporate hospitals as well as serving the farming community with the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Michele now lives in the Blue Ridge mountains where she enjoys hiking, gardening, traveling and spending time outdoors.