Michelle is the Communications and Outreach Coordinator for Southern Oregon Chapter of Oregon Action, a statewide, multi-issue social justice organization. By working on the frontlines of social justice organizing, Michelle gets to engage her passion for empowering people and rural communities and challenging social structures that perpetuate inequality. Michelle brings an impressive background in rural organizing, women’s rights, healthcare, green jobs, and housing to the Grantmaking Committee.

“As a grantee, I’ve experienced first-hand the powerful role that MRG plays in the support and development of social justice groups. I am honored and excited to give back to the social justice community that I love by working with MRG.”