Macdoch Foundation

Michelle was previously a partner and Head of Philanthropy at Mutual Trust, Australia’s largest multi-family office, and before that, an advisor to philanthropists and family foundations at the Myer Family Company in Sydney.  Originally trained as a lawyer, Michelle has over 25 years’ experience in leadership positions in philanthropy, community and corporate partnerships, government relations, communications and marketing. She has worked in the non-profit, public and professional services sectors in Australia, the UK and Chile.

Michelle is a Certified Advisor with 21/64, an NYC-based international consultancy specialising in facilitation and strategy development for multigenerational family philanthropy. She is Co-Chair of the Australian Grantmakers’ Network, a Steering Committee member of the Global Alliance for the Future of Food and the international Stewardship Council member of the Taskforce on Nature-Related Financial Disclosures (TNFD).