Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama is an American attorney and author who served as First Lady of the United States from 2009 to 2017 as the wife of Barack Obama, the 44th president of the United States. She is a graduate of Princeton University and Harvard Law School, starting her career as an attorney at the Chicago law firm Sidley & Austin, where she met Barack Obama. Michelle has held various roles in public service, including positions in the Chicago mayor's office and at the University of Chicago and the University of Chicago Medical Center.

In addition to her legal career, Michelle Obama founded the Chicago chapter of Public Allies, an organization dedicated to preparing young people for careers in public service. She is also a bestselling author, known for her memoir 'Becoming,' which has been translated into multiple languages. Her work focuses on issues such as education, health, and wellness, and she has been an advocate for healthy eating and fitness through initiatives like the White House Kitchen Garden.