Michelle's experience includes being a track runner and swimmer and a coach for track, cross-country, and swimming at the club, middle school, and high school levels. She was previously involved in Youth USA Track and Field (USATF) in both Illinois and Indiana. She successfully grew the Indiana's Youth USATF association participation from around 100 athletes per meet to about 700 and was an integral part of the organization's sponsorships, national meet bids, and administrative duties.
Michelle has experience in complete event planning and operations. She has organized meets from the local duel level to National qualifying meets and beyond. Michelle has coordinated all facets of meets including: marketing, sponsorships, volunteers, officials, athlete registration, meet-day operations, timing, results, and post-event duties. She has also worked alongside many individuals and clubs in their efforts to raise funds for travel expenses and growth.