Michelle Basham

Michelle Basham is an Adjunct Professor at Mitchell Hamline School of Law, where she teaches a seminar on Homeless Youth. She brings over 30 years of leadership experience from the nonprofit and public sectors, focusing on advocacy for marginalized populations.

Her educational background includes:

• Undergraduate degree in Communications and Organizational Development
• Graduate degree in Public Administration and Business
• Law degree (JD)

She also completed a fellowship at the Humphrey Institute Public Policy Forum, researching women and people of color in political leadership. Her research and teaching interests center on youth homelessness, child welfare, LGBTQ+ rights, racial justice, and public policy advocacy. Her career began at age 19 when she founded Avenues for Homeless Youth, the first shelter for homeless youth in Minneapolis. Her work reflects a deep commitment to social equity and systemic reform.

Michelle Basham has held leadership roles at organizations including FamilyWise, CommonBond Communities, YWCA of Delaware, YWCA Minneapolis, Bridge for Youth, Minnesota Department of Human Services, Vocational Rehabilitation Services, and Ramsey County. Currently, she serves as the Director for Grants Management and Procurement at the Minnesota Department of Corrections, managing public funding and procurement processes. While her scholarly publications and research articles are not listed in the provided text, her professional impact is significant in public service and advocacy. She has not been noted to advise graduate students formally, nor has she received any scientific awards mentioned in the source material. There is no information about lab affiliations or research teams.