Michelle lost her vision in her mid-20s—a life-changing experience that challenged everything she knew. With support from her family and a fierce determination to rewrite her story, Michelle returned to school and earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in vocational rehabilitation.

Her mission was personal: to show her children that even when life is hard, you can still rise. For Michelle, adversity is just another reason to keep going.

She gets it. Michelle knows that with encouragement, understanding, and the support of others, anything is possible. Her journey inspires those around her, and her work continues to empower people facing similar challenges to find their path forward.