Hometown: Woodbury, MN
High School: Tartan High School in Oakdale, MN
College: University of Arizona (Tucson) and University of Minnesota (Twin Cities)
Major: B.A. in Speech-Communications and B.I.S. in Multicultural Studies, emphases in Mexican-American/Xicano Studies
Hobbies: Traveling, downhill skiing, mountain biking, spending time with family and friends, watching movies ...
Territory: St. Paul Public Schools, Burnsville area, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah
Which talent would you most like to have? To speak many languages and to be a great Latin dancer
What is your favorite motto/quote? I know I am stealing this from Caribou Coffee but I like it, "Life is short, stay awake for it."
Dream Job: I would love to be a travel host to critique stays, sights and eats in various locations around the globe.
Favorite Movies: Goodfellas, Snatch, Scarface, The Bourne Identity series, Spy Game, Munich and Amores Perros ... just too many to mention
Last Great Book Read: raul salinas and the Jail Machine (salinas and mendoza)
Get to know Michelle... I began my college journey in a rather non-traditional sense. During high school, I began technical college to study cosmetology. When I graduated I only had three months left to complete the MN state cosmetology license, so I decided to complete the program. I soon realized after working full-time that I was not ready to work for the rest of my life at age 18 and so I began college. I attended both the U of AZ and U of MN receiving two baccalaureate degrees. In no way do I regret spending the time to achieve my license as it was a great career to help fund college. I continue to hold a current licence and am a skincare/make-up consultant on the side. One thing during college that I truly indulged in was studying abroad. I encourage all who are a bit curious about the world to go out there and put their two feet wherever it is that they desire. It was an easy habit to pick up making lasting memories and friendships with people from all over the globe. As if you can't tell already, I am all for diversity, freedom and intensified living to give new ways to measure quality of life.
