Michelle has been in the role of Consumer Consultant at Peninsula Health Mental Health Service since 2014.  Previous to this, over a span of 20+ years, she worked and studied in the field of applied sciences and community services.  Michelle has been a member of the VMHILN since 2017.  She has extensive experience and a passion for working in areas including peer work, systemic and policy work, leadership, education and research from a lived experience perspective.