Michelle Drouse
@mdrouse5
American expat in England
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About me
American
Lives in London
Speaks English, Turkish, French
Registration: 21 April 2009
About
My expat journey
London, England
My partner and I relocated to London because of his job transfer. We live in a flat in the West End/Marylebone and we are exploring the city.
I'm a Project Manager for the Design Council and I enhance social, environmental and economic sustainability projects by embedding design-related methods.
I'm also a professional dancer and Artistic Director of DUNYA dance troupe and a Principal of SKA Consulting.
Previously, I worked in California in town planning/project management/charity management.
I love walking and taking public transit.
Customer service often does not meet my expectations.
California, USA
I spent 15 years in Orange County where I finished high school, my BA and my masters at UC Irvine. I was very active in the community and led several non-profit organizations, performed with a Middle Eastern dance troupe, and played league volleyball.
Associate Planner, City of Irvine
Associate Planner, Civic Solutions
Planning Project Manager, FORMA Design
Council Executive Assistant, City of Irvine
I love the weather, beaches, and diversity in Southern California. My family was close by making it very convenient to spend time together and I had a strong network of friends and colleagues.
I did not like needing to drive in a car to do everything.
Activity
What do you appreciate the most about where you are living now? by The Happy Migrant
I appreciate the tropical climate, the people, and the variation in landscape that this country (Australia) has ......
I love the fantastic multi-modal transit in London! I am not a slave to my car and can walk, take the bus, tube to get around town. Fabulous! Read More