Accolades
“As an instructional designer, I trust Michelle as a thoughtful and highly skilled partner in developing course content. We have worked together as colleagues for eight years, and I have seen firsthand the care and expertise she brings to her work. Michelle has a particular talent for making complex ideas clearer without diminishing their academic rigor. She understands that a 400 level course should not read like a 100 level course, and her recommendations reflect both the needs of the students and the level of the content.
Michelle’s attention to language goes well beyond proofreading. She considers clarity, consistency, tone, accessibility, and the potential implications of word choices. She approaches editing as a true collaboration, and balances when to make a recommendation and when to defer to the instructional designer’s judgment. She is always willing to talk through a question or work together to find a solution.
Perhaps most importantly, Michelle is exceptionally reliable. She works efficiently, meets deadlines, and never cuts corners. She brings a positive and professional attitude to every project, and I have complete confidence in her ability to follow through with care and attention to detail.”
Emily Wishman, instructional designer, University of Phoenix
“Michelle is a thoughtful and conscientious editor. I’ve worked alongside her as an editor, and I’ve also collaborated with her as an instructional designer. She keeps the purpose of her edits at the forefront (Why are we doing this in this way? Is it best for the student experience?) and there are numerous edits she has made to the courses I’ve worked on that I have subsequently integrated into my course templates to be used over and over again. Michelle is intentional when reaching out to colleagues and has taken on additional initiatives for writing, editing, and leading extracurricular projects, such as Phoenix Women Rising. Michelle brings a highly attentive quality to the work that she does, which leads to improved products.”
Danielle Chaffin, instructional designer, University of Phoenix
“Michelle hasn’t forgotten that words have weight and that where you put them matters. That sounds simple. It isn’t. She writes with conviction, but never at the expense of the person at the center of the story. She is candid, welcomes honest feedback, and has no hesitation offering it in return, which made working together both productive and refreshingly straightforward. What impressed me most, though, was her elasticity. Michelle can care deeply about a piece of writing without becoming rigid in her attachment to it. Change the voice, shift the tone, scrap the whole thing and start again. She pivots, learns, and keeps moving. That takes an open mind, certainly, but it also takes grit. Michelle has both. I valued her judgment, her determination, and the seriousness with which she approaches the craft. It was a genuine pleasure to work with her.”
Lydia Alford, former Phoenix Women Rising co-director of communications and marketing
“Working with Michelle has made me a better writer. Her edits are clear, smart, and always dialed in to what the story needs. No ego, no fluff—just the kind of feedback that makes me want her on every project I write.”
Jess Torres, author
“Michelle was an absolute dream to work with. Communicative, thorough, speedy, and so insightful. I will definitely be back again and can’t recommend her highly enough.”
Anise Starre, author
“Working with Michelle has been an absolute game-changer. She’s incredibly thorough, offering detailed, honest comments that genuinely improve the work without ever compromising my voice. She’s also wonderfully reliable, always delivering edits on time, and flexible when deadlines shift or need to change. Her communication is clear, fast, and friendly, making the whole editing process smooth and stress-free. I can’t recommend her highly enough.”
Aria Devon, author