Michelle joined Autistica in 2022 as a member of the research team. Michelle is responsible for the delivery of Autistica’s internally conducted research, particularly focusing on the Employment and Attitudes goals.
Michelle has a PhD in Neuropsychology, which examined the cognitive & real-life impact of mild traumatic brain injuries and concussions. Michelle also has clinical experience working with adults with traumatic brain injury, stroke, and neurodegenerative conditions, and with children with traumatic brain injury and cognitive developmental conditions.
Prior to her move to academia, Michelle had an 18-year career in the Investment sector, in both Operational and Client Relationship Management functions.
Michelle brings this breadth of experience and knowledge across different sectors into her work with Autistica and is delighted to be part of an organisation that is making a real-life positive impact on people’s lives and well-being.