Michelle “Mace” Curran

Michelle “MACE” Curran is a seasoned speaker and author currently affiliated with Upside Down Dreams since January 2022 and actively involved in outreach and communications with the Veteran's Outdoor Advocacy Group since December 2021. With a distinguished military career in the United States Air Force from May 2009 to March 2022, Michelle served in various roles, including Lead Solo, Thunderbird Pilot, Flight Commander/F-16 Instructor Pilot, Chief of Scheduling, and F-16 Student Pilot. Educationally, Michelle holds a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice and Corrections from the University of St. Thomas, earned in 2009, and completed training in Heroic Public Speaking between May and December 2022.