Advancing health equity through people, partnerships, and purpose.

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Public Health Leader

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Storyteller

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Caregiver Strategist

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Public Health Leader 🌿 Storyteller 🌿 Caregiver Strategist 🌿

Why I do this work

I believe that when we listen, engage, and act differently, we can create better health and care for everyone.

The most meaningful change happens when we listen to the people most impacted, understand the systems shaping their experiences, and create practical strategies that move communities and organizations forward. At its heart, this work is about people.

How I do this work

For more than 25 years, I've worked across public health, healthcare, academia, clinical research, and medical education, bringing together strategy, community voices, and lived experience to create better ways of understanding and improving health and care. My work sits at the intersection of health equity, community engagement, and storytelling.

What I do

I empower organizations, caregivers, and communities through transformative storytelling, strategic engagement, and actionable training to create more equitable, human-centered approaches to health and care.

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What Collaborators Say

"Dr. Michelle Christine has been a mentor with the Health and Medical Careers Academy at Temescal Canyon High School for the past three years, and she’s spoken to every one of our cohorts. She doesn’t sugarcoat what it takes to succeed in medicine while giving back to your community, and our students respond to that honesty. Her ability to connect her own experience to real community health issues has helped our kids see themselves as future health professionals and leaders."

— Lee Lovingood, Co-Director, Health & Medical Career Academy, Temescal Canyon High School
"I feel more aware and helpful. [Recognizing the importance of their work]"

— Caregiver reflections at the IHSS Public Authority San Bernardino County Summit 2026 on Dr. Michelle Christine's Isolation Training for Caregivers
"We are deeply grateful for the care, authenticity, and expertise Dr. Michelle Christine brought to Riverside City College. Her work reflects exactly what we hope to provide our students: learning experiences that affirm who they are, expand what they believe is possible, and remind them that their voices and lived experiences can be powerful forces for healthier and more equitable communities."

— Dr. Shawna BúShell, Dean of Educational Services and Distance Learning, Riverside Community College District
"Dr. Michelle Christine has given her time and expertise to support our students in so many meaningful ways. She has served as a mentor, helping the students navigate their goals and prepare for their futures. She has also helped with job shadows, giving the students valuable opportunities to experience the professional world firsthand and help them understand what it means to pursue a career in healthcare. She has not only made a difference in the lives of our students, but she has also personally inspired me as an educator and leader."

— Melissa Fink, Co-Director, Health & Medical Career Academy, Temescal Canyon High School
"Dr. Michelle Christine's’ expertise, engaging presentation style, and ability to connect with her audience made her training a valuable addition to our caregiver education efforts.”

— Myette Christian, Deputy Director, IHSS Public Authority, San Bernardino County