Michele Miller Beener, M.S., is the operator of Chippewa Farms, circa 1877, and the owner of Aspire Grant & Development, LLC. For over twenty-two years, she has been coaching applicants and authoring funded proposals, resulting in about $200 million in secured funding awards. Michele is proud to be part of the National Grants Management Association’s CAPP program and is also an advocate for women in nontraditional careers (as a WBE owner).