Michelle completed her undergraduate studies at the University of North Dakota in 1998, graduating Magna Cum Laude. She received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology along with minors in Pharmacology and Social Work. Michelle began the Physician Assistant Program at Rocky Mountain College in Billings, Montana, graduating in 2000. She began working for MNGI Digestive Health (previously Minnesota Gastroenterology) in 2000. Michelle is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants. In Michelle's free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and scrapbooking.