
Michele’s joined the Houston Area Urban League Young Professionals in January 2011. Michele is a member of the Fund Development Committee and has assisted the Public Relations and Marketing Chair. Over the past year, Michele has participated in projects such as the Voter’s Registration Drive, HIV/AIDS Awareness Outreach Initiative, Health and Wellness Fair, and attended this year’s Whitney M. Young Conference.
Michele graduated May 2009 from Prairie View A&M University with a Masters Degree in Architecture, focusing her graduate studies in environmentalism and community development. She currently is a Sustainability Specialist for Waste Management. Michele also volunteers her time to the U.S. Green Building Council Emerging Professionals, National Organization of Minority Architects, and currently serves as a board member for Green Door Inc., a non-profit organization whose mission is to better engage Houston’s underserved communities on issues regarding sustainability and the “Green Movement” though education, community outreach, and job placement.
She is an associate member of the AIA, licensed realtor, and LEED® Accredited Professional.