Michelle serves the New York Zen Center as Programs and Operations Coordinator, supporting programs and offerings, operations, donor and membership engagement, and the many behind-the-scenes processes that help make NYZC’s mission-driven work possible. Her professional background spans arts education, hospitality, and program coordination, where she has supported meaningful experiences through thoughtful planning, logistics, and care. Michelle brings creative energy to organizational work and enjoys helping people, systems, and spaces come together with clarity and warmth. Michelle is also a writer, organizer, and curious seeker who loves to cook, host craft nights, and wander through the forest.