Michele has a remarkable gift for connecting with patient families in a way that is both compassionate and insightful. Her ability to listen deeply and distill the essence of their experiences into compelling narratives allows readers to truly feel the heart of each story. Through her interviews, Michele brings forward the humanity, resilience, and emotion that help others connect on a personal level making each story not just heard, but felt.

Nicole M. Clagett
Director of Community Development & Caregiver Support
Duke HomeCare & Hospice

I’ve had the pleasure of working with Michele for many years, and she continues to impress me with her professionalism, reliability and efficiency. She consistently delivers high-quality work on time and with minimal direction. One of her greatest strengths is her ability to absorb complex, highly technical information across a wide range of topics and translate it into clear and easy-to-understand writing. She’s an absolute professional who is dependable, thoughtful and a pleasure to work with.

Allison Reid 
Executive Director of Communications and Marketing
Division of Finance and Operations, UNC-Chapel Hill

I have happily relied on Michele’s talents for four years within the higher education space. She is a creative and thoughtful storyteller, which I believe is a result of her kind and collaborative approach to writing—and, simply, she’s a great interviewer. Our people often comment on how seamless and enjoyable it is to work with her, saying it’s just a ‘lovely conversation with a highly interested person’.

Katherine Fordham Neer
Communications professional in higher ed setting

Michele is an outstanding storyteller, editor and creative partner. She’s one of my go-to freelance writers thanks to her gift for really listening to interview subjects and drawing out what makes them unique, as well as for presenting complex topics in a clear and compelling way. When I assign a project to Michele, I know that it will be done with care, sensitivity and professionalism from start to completion.

Judy Panitch 
Director of Library Communications at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

I’ve had the pleasure of working with Michele since 2023, when she started writing donor profiles for our library magazine. I never hesitate to send an assignment her way, or to introduce her to someone we’d like her to interview, because I know she’ll handle the whole process professionally, tactfully, and with a refreshing dose of curiosity and good humor. I also know she’ll turn the story around on time. We’ve been very happy working with Michele, and everyone she has profiled for us has been highly complimentary of her work.

Aaron Welborn
Director of Communications
Duke University Libraries

Working with Michele is such a pleasure! She developed several articles for us highlighting the individual motivation and impact of philanthropy. She is thoughtful, has a wonderfully collaborative spirit, and provides exceptional communication throughout the projects. Her ability to connect with the individuals she interviews with empathy and professionalism is truly impressive. She consistently delivers compelling, well-crafted stories that honor each donor’s unique journey. Without a doubt, she is a valued partner in our storytelling efforts.

Cathleen Durgin
Senior Associate Director, Stewardship
Duke Health Development & Alumni Affairs

Michele is a dedicated professional who’s committed to client success. She is thoughtful in her approach, realistic with her deadlines, and does her research. I have worked with Michele for some years and know that her work ethic is just as strong as her writing.

Amy Barefoot Graedon
Assistant Dean For Communications, UNC School of Law

“I have worked with Michele Lynn for many years in my role as editor of Carolina Arts & Sciences magazine, the alumni magazine of the College of Arts and Sciences at UNC-Chapel Hill. Michele is a talented writer and storyteller who is polished and professional — always responsive to follow-up questions, great at meeting deadlines, attentive to detail. She is able to boil down academic material into a lay-friendly story that is compelling and engaging to the reader.”

Kim Weaver Spurr, Editor, Carolina Arts & Sciences magazine
Associate Director of Communications, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s College of Arts and Sciences