Santa Clara University

Michelle is currently the Senior Director of the Online Graduate Business & MS Program at Santa Clara University. She oversees seven programs and her focus is on enrollment services, student engagement, and student success. Michelle was formerly the Events and Services Co-Chair for the Staff Senate Executive Board at SCU.

She is also a restaurant owner of Beque Korean Grill, a family-run business that has serves both all-you-can-eat and a la Carte menus for over 15 years. They have 3 locations: one in Santa Clara, San Francisco, and one in Newark, California. Michelle is an MBA Alum at SCU with a concentration in Marketing and Data Science and was the Vice President of Marketing and Outreach for MBA Student Advisory Council where she focused on enhancing communication across the MBA student body, administrative staff, and faculty.

Michelle graduated from San Jose State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Management and received a Project Management Practitioner Certification and an Associate's Degree in Computer Science from De Anza Community College. She enjoys her leisure time binge-watching Korean Drama and American television shows, volunteering at non-profits, going on hikes and bike riding, eating out with family and friends, and spending time with her 16-year-old pomeranian named JujuBee. She is passionate about helping others and saving animals and putting support into her community.