DIRECTORS
STAFF
Michelle Griffith
Executive Director
Michelle joined ARCH on April 1, 2009 as the organizations first full time executive director. Michelle brings over twenty years of non profit and corporate experience to the position. Prior to ARCH she spent fifteen years living and working abroad in the United Kingdom, Venezuela and Russia. In Russia, she spearheaded the development aspect of the The Diema’s Dream Foundation, an innovative program to build housing, educational and rehabilitative facilities for handicapped Russian youth. She has also spent several years in leadership positions with BP Oil in the United States and United Kingdom.
“While ARCH has established the necessary groundwork for addressing Blaine County’s affordable home ownership need, the magnitude and complexity of the challenge requires a leader of unique experience and vision. Michelle Griffith possesses the combination of skills and energy necessary to advance this important initiative.” – Rebekah Helzell, ARCH Founder
“Michelle’s enthusiasm, persistence and creativity are astounding, and are the attributes especially needed in this community.” – Lesley Andrus, ARCH Board Member
“Affordable home ownership is the fundamental thread woven throughout every aspect of community well being. I remain committed to applying my business and nonprofit experience, as well as my long-running passion for the Wood River Valley to this role and our community.” – Michelle Griffith