Michelle DeGroot
Board Member
Michelle DeGroot is a member of the T’kemlups te Secwepemc and has devoted her career to support the health and well-being of Indigenous people. She is accredited through the International Federation Coaching as an Associate Certified Coach (ACC). Michelle’s coaching approach creates a safe space for individuals to gain insight into their specific professional and personal goals, considering all aspects of their lives including environment, cultural, social and economic.
Michelle coaches individuals, teams and groups for various organizations, agencies and companies in the areas of health, human resources, post secondary and governments (federal, provincial and First Nation). Her experience has also included taking a coaching approach with teams she led while working for the First Nations Health Authority. Her belief that a proactive approach to finding one’s own solutions is rewarding and helps to build confidence. Areas of coaching include career, Interpersonal/Communication, Life/Wellness, Organizational/Leadership, and Professional Conduct/Civility.
Michelle has developed and applied leadership and professional skills for over 25 years while working on many transformative initiatives. For over 22 years, it was specifically in the health and wellness field. While working for Indigenous non-profits, her skill development included relationship building, strategic and tactical planning, team building, organizational development (within one organization and amongst partners including governments, First Nations, health authorities and other non-profit organizations). Michelle has her Bachelor of Arts and Master of Science (Faculty of Health Sciences), both from Simon Fraser University.