Born and raised on the island of Oahu, Michel was determined to stay home to pursue her educational goals, serve her community and begin her career in counseling. She realized early on how special the island lifestyle and aloha spirit is to those that come here. It is with that spirit and that style which Michel serves her clients and helps them define their own island lifestyle. Michel has a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology and 16+ years in the field of education. Her experience as a counselor and senior project manager allowed her the opportunity to develop strong relationships, consultation skills and an understanding of the unique business culture of Hawaii. That knowledge, skill and experience has her well-equipped to help determine her client’s needs, match them with the right homes and negotiate in their best interest. It is not uncommon for real estate transactions to go awry, but Michel is always ready to employ her skills to solve issues and to achieve the best results for her clients. Michel’s core values of integrity, innovation and commitment to excellence ensures that she remains effective in her practice. Taking care of her clients is her passion.