Experience
Michelle is a partner bringing more than 20 years of experience delivering professional services to middle-market private companies. She has expertise in audits and reviews of financial statements, employee benefit plan audits, and providing guidance in the areas of strategic planning, change enablement, and operational excellence.
Michelle has extensive experience helping clients achieve their business goals across a range of industries, including manufacturing, not-for-profit, and professional services.
Previously, Michelle was a director and head of the audit and assurance services group at Ostrow Reisin Berk & Abrams, Ltd. (ORBA), which joined Citrin Cooperman in 2025. In this role, she oversaw the operations and led strategies for more effective service delivery, process enhancements, and growth. Prior to that, Michelle spent over 20 years at a global accounting firm implementing strategies to reduce cost of delivery, improve quality, and develop high performers.
CREDENTIALS
Education
B.S. in Accountancy, Northern Illinois University
Coach at Practitioner Level, European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC)
Certified Change Practitioner, Prosci
Licenses
Certified Public Accountant in the State of Illinois
Affiliations
Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
Member, Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS)
Honors & Awards
“Notable Leaders in Accounting, Consulting & Law,” Crain's Chicago Business, 2024
WORK-LIFE BALANCE
Outside the Office
Michelle lives in the suburbs of Chicago, IL with her husband Kevin and their three children. She enjoys traveling and experiencing new places with her family, cooking, practicing yoga, and the Lake Michigan sunset.
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I really enjoy working with teams to reimagine what is possible and design practical solutions for complex business problems.
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