Michelle Benavides is from Austin, TX where she’s an Assistant Director at a tutoring center. She fell in love with Harry Potter when her sister brought home the first book in 2000. Since then, she’s enjoyed reading and participating in the Harry Potter community. As well, her interest in mental health began when she was diagnosed with Bipolar I in 1999. Harry Potter has gotten her through some very hard times. This is her third LeakyCon, and she’s proud to be presenting.