Michal's work combines technology and social development. As one of the first female pilot cadets in the Israeli Air Force and a Computer Science Engineer, Michal worked as Systems Architect at Nuance Communications, and at Risk Modules, both part of the thriving Israeli tech industry. She also worked as Director of Refugee Affairs at the City Government in Tel Aviv, where she led social service delivery for 20,000 refugees. After moving to New York, she consulted at various leading nonprofit organizations, including New York Cares, UNESCO, and Women's WorldBanking. Michal holds a Master of Public Administration from Columbia University.