Michelle is a Wiradjuri woman from central NSW. Michelle is an NHMRC early-career researcher, partnering with Aboriginal communities to place the power in their hands and address an important area to improve Indigenous health: smoking during pregnancy. Michelle’s research is fuelled by a genuine desire to collaborate with Indigenous communities, listen to people’s experiences and share their stories. In 2019, Michelle’s work was recognised for its contribution to community health when she received the nationally prestigious Lowitja Institute Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student Award.