Meet Michelle! With 16 years of experience in the sport, Michelle brings a wealth of competitive knowledge and passion to the floor. Her journey began at the YMCA at age three and developed through the competitive ranks of NorCal Gymnastics, where she competed as a Level 9 athlete and made the Level 9 Region 1 team all four years of high school. Her dedication to the sport earned her an athletic full-ride scholarship to UC Santa Barbara. Outside the gym, Michelle works at the intersection of innovation and impact, helping technologists connect with public sector opportunities to improve services for millions of Americans. In the gym, she is passionate about developing the next generation of athletes at Fresno Gymnastics Center, focusing on confidence, resilience, and leadership. She believes the gym is a training ground for life and is committed to nurturing the whole athlete so the skills built on the mat carry into lifelong success and well-being.