Michelle Amador is a lifelong singer and songwriter whose love for Nevada County grew over two decades of summer visits before moving here permanently in 2017. Michelle contributes to the health and well-being of her communities as an artist, Director of Development for the Mark Morris Dance Group, 2023 grant recipient of the Upstate Creative Corps, participant in the 2022 Western States Center Inclusive Democracy Cohort, member of the Equity and Inclusion Alliance of Nevada County, board member for Nevada County Arts Council, Harvestworks, and the Community Foundation, organizing member of the Cultural Solidarity Fund, and as a co-founder for Hatfly Productions. She lives in Grass Valley with her husband and son.