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Michelle’s fundraising career spans multiple sectors, including international development, city building, environmental sustainability, healthcare and youth mental health. She has held roles across the development spectrum, including prospect research, grant writing, corporate partnerships and major gift fundraising. Michelle holds a Master of Information Studies from the University of Toronto and a Bachelor of Journalism from Carleton University.

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