Monthly Service Award

Meet Michelle

Michelle Wurster is an Assistant Manager at a Nashua Center group home. Michelle completes a “dynamic duo” with her colleague, House Manager Erin Giuffre, and goes above and beyond the call of duty to ensure the safety, health, and happiness of the women who live in the home.  Michelle is a person who pays attention to all of the little details, rolling up her sleeves to make sure that care is provided at the highest quality because it truly matters. At the same time, Michelle is always looking out for the bigger picture, which is the importance of providing quality supports that lead to enhancing and improving the lives and independence of the three women she is responsible for. During a time at the height of Covid and peak holiday season, Michelle was asked to quarantine and shelter in place during a potential outbreak. This was an ask that required putting her own personal life at a complete pause for 10 full days in order to maintain the health of the women in the home and the greater community. I can think of no greater ask or sacrifice of an employee. And Michelle, in her always “can do” approach and style, rose to the occasion without a blink. Her mission was clear and she entered these tumultuous times with grace, ease, and without pause. Michelle does not claim herself to be a leader because she is so humble, but all of us at Nashua Center see her precisely as that. She is a natural leader who builds wonderful relationships with clients, fellow colleagues, and family members of those we serve. Michelle is a true testament to quality service and Nashua Center is fortunate to have her as one of our very essential employees. 

Respectfully submitted,

Emily Manire

Executive Director