As Senior Director of Human Resources, Michelle leads Talent Acquisition, HR Partners, Labour Relations, Workforce Planning, Job Evaluation, and HR Operations. With over 30 years of international HR experience, Michelle is passionate about people and her personal contribution in making the University of Waterloo a great place to work. Prior to joining Waterloo in 2010, Michelle had worked in the manufacturing, publishing, IT consulting, and voluntary housing sectors. She is a Chartered Fellow of the Institute of Personnel and Development (FCIPD) and is certified in Alternative Dispute Resolution and Change Management (ADKAR model). Michelle recently completed a Masters in Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration on conflict analysis, change and higher education leadership. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family on the golf course in the summer and on the slopes in the winter.
