Michelle Goodthunder (she/her) serves as the Program Manager of Grants and Partnerships, managing the Vitalyst’s grant management systems, supporting grant cycles, and supporting various portfolio areas.

Michelle brings experience in fostering client relationships and supporting project life cycles. Before Vitalyst, Michelle was a Project Coordinator for a global design build company within the semi-conductor industry. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Community Advocacy and Social Policy, a Social Work major from Arizona State University.

Michelle has lived experience in many of the spokes of the Elements of a Healthy Community Wheel, often approached in a siloed manner. Her experience fuels her passion for affordable housing, social justice, and economic opportunities.

In her free time, she enjoys writing, surreal photography, cosplaying, playing games (table, board, & video), and spending quality time with her husband, her toddler, and two dogs.