Meet the Team

Michelle happily joined the CDO in August of 2019.  She is a twice over alumna of NAU having earned her B.S. in Hotel and Restaurant Management and then her M.Ed. in Counseling, Human Relations.  Applying her background in hospitality, event coordination, and advising in her position as a Career Development Coordinator continues to fulfill her passion for helping others succeed in reaching their goals. Michelle has enjoyed Flagstaff living there for over 25 years and appreciates exploring the surrounding beauty with her husband and two sons as often as possible.

Arnita Paige joined the W. A. Franke College of Business in June of 2022. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree from California State University, Sacramento in Finance, and her MBA from Keller School of Management. Before retiring from public service, she worked in multiple capacities providing advisory/support services to employees, college students and public employers. Her work history includes a rich mix of business development, accounting, operations, and finance experience in government operations. She also worked as an adjunct professor and student advisor at a private college. As a Career Coach, she has a passion for helping students reach their goals to succeed. She has had the opportunity to mentor/support employees and student interns find their way in this world throughout her career.