Michelle Brané

Michelle Brané is a former Ombudsman for the Office of the Immigration Detention Ombudsman at the Department of Homeland Security. She led a significant team and managed a multimillion-dollar budget while conducting oversight of immigration detention practices. Previously, she was the Executive Director of the Family Reunification Task Force, where she successfully executed a Presidential Executive Order aimed at reuniting families separated by previous administrations.

Prior to her roles at DHS, Michelle served as the Senior Director of Migrant Rights and Justice at the Women’s Refugee Commission, where she managed substantial budgets and led advocacy efforts at national and international levels. Her extensive experience also includes direct engagement with various government agencies and significant contributions to policy reform and public engagement initiatives. A recognized thought leader in her field, Michelle has been featured in major media outlets and has received multiple awards for her outstanding contributions to immigration law and human rights advocacy.