Michelle Balestra

Children’s & Youth Ministries Associate

Michelle Balestra is originally from Ohio, but Scottsdale has been her home for the last 10 years with her husband and her two sons. Michelle has a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from the University of Cincinnati and worked in marketing before changing gears to education and ministry. This fall, she’ll complete her M.Ed in Higher Education, Educational Leadership. Michelle served as an Elder in Student & Family Ministry locally for the last three years. She considers it a true privilege to serve families in the community alongside their faith journey. In her extra time, she owns and operates a boutique travel business that has provided the opportunity to travel around the world and help others create lifetime memories.