Michelle is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill and assists clients with strategies to bring purpose to their wealth. Michelle is inspired by the people and businesses who bring vibrance, leadership and connectivity to our daily lives. She holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification with a focus on retirement planning and philanthropic giving. Michelle is a graduate of UCSB and received her M.B.A. from Pepperdine University. She joined the Women's Fund in 2019 and the Finance Committee in 2024. She resides in Carpinteria with her husband and their children. She serves on the board of Carpinteria Children’s Project and volunteers as an age-group swim coach for the Carpinteria Aquatics Club.