Michelle Stizza is passionate about providing educational programs for adults and the community and believes in creating programs that can help transform lives and create strong, healthy, and vibrant communities.  As an FCS Agent, Michelle provides Community Health and Wellness programming on Food and Nutrition, Health and Wellness, and Financial Health and Wellness.

Michelle has served on the board of a financial cooperative and on a foundation board of a food cooperative where she provided educational outreach to communities and supported local food systems, developed leaders, and inspired personal and economic well-being.

Michelle has taught university leadership courses, facilitated presentations, and collaborated with global partner universities to create and design university programs.  Her work in educational outreach and university programs has been recognized by several organizations including the U.S. Office of Consumer Affairs and has received several awards including the W3 Award for Creative Excellence in Online Media.  She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Family Resources and Human Development and a Master of Education degree in Curriculum and Instruction.