At the intersection of health, leadership, and systems
I help people and organizations navigate complexity, see possibilities more clearly, and turn insight into action that improves health, strengthens systems, and creates meaningful impact.
Grounded in clinical care, research, and real-world application.
Meet Michelle
I’m Michelle, a health scientist, nurse practitioner board-certified in family and psychiatric-mental health care, educator, and systems thinker with more than two decades of experience across clinical care, research, and policy.
As a faculty at Duke University and founder of Optimizing Health Collaborative, I work across disciplines to understand complex challenges and translate insight into meaningful action.
My work is grounded in a simple belief: The most effective systems are those that care for the humans within them.
Coaching
Individualized support for people and leaders navigating growth, change, and complexity.
• Health, leadership, and life integration
• Creativity and expression
• Decision-making and transitions
Speaking:
Keynotes & Workshops
For conferences, institutions, and teams
• Health, leadership, and systems thinking
• Disability-informed care and inclusion
• Creativity, identity, and sustainable Impact
Evidence-informed talks that challenge assumptions, expand perspective, and catalyze meaningful change.
Consulting
Strategic partnerships for organizations and research teams navigating complex health, research, and systems challenges.
• Health systems and strategy
• Research and policy
• Program and intervention design
Think with Me.
Most people don’t need more information, they need space to think differently.
I share ideas at the intersection of health, leadership, and systems, grounded in evidence and designed to help you see yourself, your work, and the world around you more clearly.
“We live in a world overflowing with information.
But what most people actually need is space to think differently and the encouragement to trust their creativity.”