Michelle is the Grants & Contracts Manager at the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA). She leads the grant proposal development/submission process; develops policies to effect programmatic compliance; and serves as the primary liaison to representatives of granting agencies.
Michelle has worked in nonprofit fundraising for the past 6 years, her passions lying at the intersection of accessible resources, community building, and education. Prior to LAFLA, Michelle worked at KCRW as the Institutional Giving Manager. During her time there, she helped fundraise for free community events, news and culture programs, and career development opportunities. In addition, she previously worked with People of Color Productions as a Special Gifts Coordinator to fundraise for a film that celebrates the lives and identities of Queer, Trans, and gender-nonconforming people of color.
Michelle received a Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies and Professional Writing from the University of California, Santa Barbara.
Ron Olson Justice Center
1550 W. 8th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90017
East Los Angeles Office
5301 Whittier Blvd., 4th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90022
(temporary location)
South Los Angeles Office
7000 S. Broadway
Los Angeles, CA 90003
Long Beach Office
601 Pacific Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90802
Santa Monica Office
1149 3rd St. #300
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(by appointment only)
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles seeks to achieve equal justice for people living in poverty across Greater Los Angeles. We change lives through direct representation, systems change, and community education.
