Michelle Lea Defrance

Michelle Lea DeFrance, CPA, serves as the Senior Manager of Grant Finance at Upbring since June 2020. With extensive experience in financial oversight, Michelle held the position of Financial Controller at Trammell Ventures from August 2018 to March 2020 and worked as a Senior Auditor at the Texas State Auditor's Office for nearly 14 years, focusing on IT controls and security. Additionally, Michelle has contributed to various volunteer roles, notably coordinating a large outdoor event with Austin Artistic Reconstruction and serving as Treasurer for the League of Technical Voters. Educational credentials include a Master’s degree in Accounting from Texas State University and a Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems and Computer Engineering from Texas McCombs School of Business.