Michelle is the partner in charge of Plante Moran's National Public Sector technical practice. In this role, she is responsible to oversee emerging accounting and auditing issues within the firm's governmental, K12, higher education and single audit industries. In addition, Michelle leads technical training initiatives both within the firm and externally, including being a frequent speaker at conferences sponsored by the AICPA, state GFOA and CPA societies as well as various industry groups. Last year, Michelle was awarded the Women to Watch Experienced Leader Award from the Michigan Association of CPAs. Michelle is the past- chair of the AICPA State and Local Government Expert Panel and sits on the AICPA Governmental and Not for Profit Conference planning committee. Most recently, Michelle was asked to serve as a member on the Governmental Accounting Standards Advisory Council (GASAC). (michelle.watterworth@plantemoran.com)