Michelle is a feline nutrition educator and content creator trusted by over 200,000 cat parents across social media. She holds a certificate in Canine & Feline Nutrition from Southern Illinois University and is currently pursuing her Master of Veterinary Science (MVS) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Michelle takes a critical thinking, evidence-based approach to feline nutrition, emphasizing species-appropriate feeding, nutritional accessibility, and health literacy. Her goal is to empower cat parents to make better, more informed decisions without fear, fluff, or marketing gimmicks.
For nearly a decade, Michelle has served as a lead administrator for the Raw Feeding for IBD Cats Facebook community, where she has helped thousands of cat owners navigate balanced raw feeding, chronic illness support, and nutritional prevention strategies. Her content blends science-backed guidance with lived experience, making complex topics clear, practical, and actionable.
She shares her home with eight cats and one very weird cat (also known as her dog).
Education
- Master of Veterinary Science (MVS), In Progress
- University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
- Starting August 2025
- Graduate-level training in animal health, veterinary systems, and evidence-based decision-making.
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- Certificate in Canine and Feline Nutrition
- Southern Illinois University, Jan 2023
- Completed a rigorous, science-based program covering nutrient metabolism, nutrition and disease, diet formulation, and pet food ingredient analysis.
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- Graduate Coursework in English Literature & Literary Criticism
- California State University, 2010–2015
- Completed extensive M.A.-level coursework in literary criticism, writing, and theory with a 4.0 GPA. Focus areas included British literature, critical theory, and independent research.
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- Bachelor of Arts, English
- California State University, 2006