Michele Lefebvre has a PhD in biology from the University of Utah and bachelor’s degree in biology from Boston University. She is an environmental scientist and project manager at Stantec Consulting Services Inc. Since 2005, Michele has been preparing Environmental Assessments and Environmental Impact Statements for a variety of applicant and agency projects. Her experience includes complying with NEPA and HEPA statutes, rules, regulations, and applicable orders and decisions. She taught the Environmental Impact Assessment undergraduate course at UH-Hilo for two semesters. She and her husband are raising their daughters in Hilo. She also serves on the Hilo Bayfront Trails and Warrior Aquatic Boards, and plays tennis when the weather allows.