Michelle Drinks is the Assistant Director of Development for the Brooks College of Health at the University of North Florida. Michelle has mostly worked at healthcare related organizations in the development role. She has dedicated herself to helping others and is passionate about diversity and inclusion of all. Being able to marry her passion with her day to day work at the University - helping students be successful - is a gift. Michelle holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision and Management from Florida State College at Jacksonville and is very active in the community. She currently is serving on the board for the Association for Fundraising Professionals as the VP of Diversity and for Extensionz, a transition home for past offenders. Michelle is also heavily involved with the Women's Center of Jacksonville in various capacities. Michelle is a Jacksonville native who grew up on the northside of town. In her spare time Michelle enjoys spending time with family, traveling and of course, shopping is a heavy favorite.