To expand her business experience and satisfy her thirst for travel and exposure to international cultures, she relocated to England and worked for a year before returning to South Africa to work for a multinational company. Two decades of international business, marketing, and management experience, combined with her childhood experiences growing up in Africa, provided Michelle with the opportunity to gain multicultural awareness and a comprehensive understanding of diverse social, political, and economic systems and how they impact each other.

It was destiny that brought Michelle to Los Angeles, California, where she was introduced to Dr. Masters in the year 2000. His metaphysical lectures and teachings resonated deeply within her soul and reminded her we are all connected. This rekindled her interest and passion to learn as much as she could about metaphysics, different religions (especially indigenous), higher consciousness, meditation, spirituality, healing modalities, theocentric psychology and mysticism––especially its application and practice in different religions and spiritual paths.

She volunteered to work for Dr. Masters’ University of Metaphysics as an administrative clerk and was soon offered a full-time position. Michelle had the opportunity to work in every department, which gave her a thorough comprehension of all the university systems and procedures. In 2004, Dr. Masters relocated the administrative office and service center to majestic Sedona, Arizona, and offered Michelle the position of office manager. She accepted his offer, relocated to Arizona, and soon after became the administrative director of the International Metaphysical Ministry and its educational divisions, the University of Metaphysics and the University of Sedona.

Dr. Masters nominated Michelle as his successor in the event of his passing, and when he made his transition in January 2016, she was ready to proceed forward with his intentions and vision for the International Metaphysical Ministry.

Michelle had the privilege of working closely and side by side with Dr. Masters for sixteen years. She was aware of his plans for the future of the organization and the continuation of his legacy for generations to come. She closely observed his commitment that his teachings would always remain affordable and be available to everybody worldwide. Her personal commitment to Dr. Masters and the world is to make certain that his timeless teachings continue to reach, with integrity and ease, all who seek higher consciousness and awareness and a metaphysical education. Just as importantly, to ensure the International Metaphysical Ministry mission statement is strictly enforced and maintained, and the continuation and global expansion of the teachings in the purest essence.

Michelle cares deeply about the preservation of wildlife in Africa. She was a member of the Rotary Club of Sedona and used to volunteer at Sedona Hospice Accord. She enjoys volunteering for community services and identifies with the Rotarian value, “Service above Self.” One of her favorite quotes is by Dr. Masters, “ The more you are of service to others the more the energy of Divine Love-God’s Love transforms your consciousness and identity from personal to universal.”