Michelle graduated from Penn State University with a bachelor’s degree in health policy and administration and holds an MBA from Lehigh University.  She has worked in the healthcare field since 1990, working as a home care and hospice business director and automating business and clinical processes for a variety of departments in a large health system.  Michelle has worked on several projects to incorporate technology into patient care, including telehealth in the home, electronic health records in the hospital and physician practices, and working on a state-wide health information exchange with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Michelle joined New Vitae Wellness and Recovery in 2016 as Vice President, Business Operations, responsible for financial services and information technology.  Michelle is looking forward to the opportunity to work with individuals with behavioral health challenges and hopes to bring her experience to New Vitae to help automate processes and lay the groundwork for future organizational growth.  When out of the office, Michelle enjoys spending her time watching her children play ice hockey and hiking with friends.