Upbring
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.
Upbring
Upbring is committed to breaking the generational cycle of child abuse by addressing its root causes. We deliver a continuum of services that produces measurable progress in five key markers: safety, life skills, education, health and vocation. Upbring constantly evolves to meet the needs of the children we serve. In the midst of those changes, however, our faith-based roots remain as strong as the day we opened our doors more than 135 years ago. Upbring’s children’s services offer a safe place to grow and thrive physically, emotionally and spiritually. Upbring continues to develop innovative and life changing programs and services for children and families in our communities. We don’t plan to stop - will you continue to join our team?