Michelle Righenzi grew up in Mississippi and transferred to Virginia on a military assignment in 1994. After her 8 year military enlistment, she worked toward developing her leadership skills and landed a hospital manager position within VCA. In addition to her role as a hospital manager, Michelle enjoys serving as an unofficial trainer for her region and sister hospitals.  

Michelle serves on the leadership team at her church and as volunteer for a local hospice organization. During her leisure time, she enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking, biking and water sports. Her favorite past time is spending time with her son and granddaughter.