Michelle joined FARR in October 2025 as Certification Assistant, serving as the primary point of contact for providers throughout the certification process. Based in the Boynton Beach office, she handles initial phone screenings, manages documentation requirements, initiates Level II background checks, and processes invoices for both new applications and renewals. She is responsible for creating and distributing certificates and plays a key role in maintaining the organization's workflow and keeping provider files current and organized.

Michelle brings a diverse professional background to FARR, with experience as a paralegal, in marketing and business development, as a licensed massage therapist, and as a licensed health insurance agent. Most relevant to her current role, she has worked directly in behavioral health as a tech at a detox center and as an admissions coordinator for a treatment center. This hands-on experience gives her valuable insight into the challenges providers face and the critical importance of maintaining high standards in recovery housing.

Her connection to this work runs deep. Fourteen years ago, Michelle was a resident in a FARR-certified recovery home, and she credits that experience with setting the foundation for her successful recovery journey. Now, working behind the scenes as part of the team that ensures homes meet and maintain FARR's rigorous standards, she finds it profoundly rewarding to help aspiring providers bring their vision to life—creating certified, safe spaces where people in recovery can build their own foundations for long-term wellness.

Originally from Long Island, New York, Michelle enjoys spending time at the beach, visiting farmers' markets, and thrifting. She's an active member of an all-women's motorcycle group and shares her life with two Brussels Griffon dogs. Music is a constant source of joy in her life, whether she's at a concert or riding with her crew.