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Northville
Hero Story
Michelle embodies the essence of "impact" when it comes to the CPA profession. As an accounting professor, she seizes every opportunity to influence her students, not only through her lessons but by genuinely mentoring them. Michelle has facilitated internships for several students through her extensive network of CPAs. She even went the extra mile to find a mentor for a student whose first language is not English, ensuring she had someone who understood her unique challenges. Michelle ensures her students are actively engaged in the professional community. She arranges for them to attend key meetings, including those with incoming chairs of the AICPA, including a visit to the capitol to meet with legislators. Her dedication extends beyond her immediate students. She has organized and executed numerous events for middle and high school students, raising awareness about the CPA profession. Through activities like the lemonade stand exercise, Michelle brings her vibrant energy and enthusiasm to show young students the importance of becoming a CPA and how it can be a steppingstone for various careers, particularly for entrepreneurs.
Michelle's commitment doesn't stop there. She has worked diligently to forge partnerships with other schools and organizations, creating programs that offer graduate students valuable courses at affordable rates, helping them complete their additional 30 hours of education. She forged a partnership with Schoolcraft College and the Accounting Aid Society to equip students with valuable skills and empower them to give back to their community by assisting individuals and families during tax season.
Additionally, over the past year, she has dedicated countless hours to the National Pipeline Advisory Group (NPAG), analyzing data and developing national recommendations to address the accounting pipeline shortage. Michelle’s passion for her students and the accounting profession is truly unparalleled. Her tireless efforts and innovative approaches make her an outstanding candidate for this award.
Any chance Michelle gets, she is making connections to better the profession, her students and the community. She is a true gem and we are so thankful to have her as an advocate for the profession and MICPA.
Northville
Hero Story
Michelle embodies the essence of "impact" when it comes to the CPA profession. As an accounting professor, she seizes every opportunity to influence her students, not only through her lessons but by genuinely mentoring them. Michelle has facilitated internships for several students through her extensive network of CPAs. She even went the extra mile to find a mentor for a student whose first language is not English, ensuring she had someone who understood her unique challenges. Michelle ensures her students are actively engaged in the professional community. She arranges for them to attend key meetings, including those with incoming chairs of the AICPA, including a visit to the capitol to meet with legislators. Her dedication extends beyond her immediate students. She has organized and executed numerous events for middle and high school students, raising awareness about the CPA profession. Through activities like the lemonade stand exercise, Michelle brings her vibrant energy and enthusiasm to show young students the importance of becoming a CPA and how it can be a steppingstone for various careers, particularly for entrepreneurs.
Michelle's commitment doesn't stop there. She has worked diligently to forge partnerships with other schools and organizations, creating programs that offer graduate students valuable courses at affordable rates, helping them complete their additional 30 hours of education. She forged a partnership with Schoolcraft College and the Accounting Aid Society to equip students with valuable skills and empower them to give back to their community by assisting individuals and families during tax season.
Additionally, over the past year, she has dedicated countless hours to the National Pipeline Advisory Group (NPAG), analyzing data and developing national recommendations to address the accounting pipeline shortage. Michelle’s passion for her students and the accounting profession is truly unparalleled. Her tireless efforts and innovative approaches make her an outstanding candidate for this award.
Any chance Michelle gets, she is making connections to better the profession, her students and the community. She is a true gem and we are so thankful to have her as an advocate for the profession and MICPA.