Languages Spoken: English (Fluent), Japanese (Intermediate)
Michelle is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, a credentialed Educational Specialist in the State of California, and a Registered Yoga Teacher. She has worked in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis since 2004 and holds a Master's degree in Special Education from San Francisco State University.
Michelle has extensive experience working across public, non-public, and residential settings, and is passionate about helping those in her care to increase their independent living skills and autonomy.
Health and wellness are also important to Michelle. In addition to her regular yoga practice, she utilizes ABA strategies to make yoga accessible to all. Please check out the Yoga Inclusion tab for more information.
Michelle is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in behavior Analysis via Cambridge College. She lives in Oakland, CA, and is mom to a precocious toddler.