Michelle has a multidisciplinary background having worked with businesses, nonprofits, government and academia on sustainability for the past ten years. She started her career as an environmental lawyer and transitioned to pursue her passion of helping businesses do business for good. She is committed to accelerating the transition to a low carbon economy, circular future and more equitable world.

As a Senior Sustainability Consultant at Quantis, Michelle provides strategic consultancy for top organizations in the Fashion & Sporting Goods space to define, shape and implement intelligent sustainability solutions. Prior to Quantis, Michelle was part of Nike’s Purpose team working across environmental sustainability, social & community impact and diversity & inclusion.

Originally from Brazil, she is passionate about supporting the next generation of ESG professionals and elevating the LatinX community.

Michelle received her Master of Environmental Management, Business & Environment, from the Yale School of the Environment (YSE). She holds a J.D. and a post-graduate degree in Environmental Law from Pontificia Universidade Catolica of Rio de Janeiro.