Michelle Duarte serves as the Senior Event & Office Specialist for Blue Zones Project® – Mendocino County. Raised here in Mendocino County, Michelle is excited to give back to her community by creating an environment where making the healthy choice is also the easy choice.
Prior to joining Blue Zones Project, Michelle served as the Community Engagement and Coalition Coordinator for the Tobacco Prevention Program, supporting local tobacco prevention initiatives. She has also worked for Children and Family Services in Ventura County, and Northern Circle Indian Housing Authority managing the Rental and Emergency Assistance Programs for Native communities. For the past 10 years, Michelle has continued her journey by following her purpose of helping people to become happy, healthy individuals through a balanced lifestyle.
My Power 9
My favorite of the Power 9® are Moving Naturally and Purpose. In my free time I enjoy hiking, painting, soccer, basketball, Zumba, cooking, and outdoor adventures with loved ones.