Michele joined the legal staff at the University of Wyoming in 2024. She is currently an Associate General Counsel. Michele is a Hawaiian native. She has a bachelor's degree in psychology from Reed College and graduated from Gonzaga School of Law in 2013.
Previously, Michele spent time in Washington state working as an attorney for a local tribe and serving as Assistant Director for the Center for Civil and Human rights at Gonzaga School of Law and as a legal aid attorney in Iowa.
Michele's duties in providing legal support and guidance to the University include, but are not limited to:
Immigration
Civil rights, discrimination, and harassment
Sexual misconduct and violence
Contract and policy review
Student affairs