She was the founding board president of SAIL Housing, and led that organization for its first 7 years. During her tenure, SAIL Housing achieved its first apartment housing complex at Willakenzie Crossing, where 16 apartments are dedicated for adults with developmental disabilities. More recently, Michele has helped found Smart Living, Learning & Earning with Autism (SLLEA), a non-profit that helps transitioning young adults with higher functioning autism find success in the areas of independent living, college and employment. Michele is currently co-Executive Director of SLLEA.