Michelle is a Design Advocate at zeroheight and has worn several hats throughout her UX career. Her diverse experiences have equipped her with a toolkit to adapt her design work to various contexts and challenges. She co-hosts a few podcasts including UX IRL, Design Systems WTF, and Design Systems: Beyond the Button. Additionally, she offers career coaching, helping underrepresented and marginalized community members navigate their careers in tech. Michelle lives in Oakland, California, where she advocates for tree equity in the city.