Michael graduated from Salt Lake Community College with an Associate’s degree, then he went on to the University of Utah where he graduated with a 3.6 GPA and a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications. Most recently, Michael worked at Hillcrest High School as an AP/IB editor and grader. Michael helps with the Muscular Dystrophy Association annual telethon and has attended its summer camp for the past 7 years. He works closely with the Muscular Dystrophy community and is adept in American Sign Language. He has a passion for connecting with people who have disabilities, especially in the muscular dystrophy culture. In his spare time, Michael writes for his online fiction blog, (writingismyfirstlanguage.blogspot.com) and has organized a 3-man acapella group, “We Can’t Sing.” As he notes in his resume, he is single, handsome, awesome and modest.