Michelle Wilkinson graduated from UMass Amherst in 2016 with a bachelor’s degree in Japanese Language and Literature and has spent the last 6 years living and teaching in Japan. Michelle recently returned to the Amherst area to be closer to family as well as complete the Translation and Interpretation Certificate program. She currently lives with her family, two dogs, and a bird not far off of campus. In her spare time, Michelle enjoys jogging, trying out new recipes, and playing video games. She is really happy for the opportunity to work here at IPO and she looks forward to facilitating the experiences of international students in this role.