Michelle DuQuette is an experienced professional in the EdTech sector, currently serving as the Events & Community Lead for the EdTech Strategy Lab at the European Edtech Alliance since January 2023. In this role, Michelle leads a multi-year project funded by the Jacobs Foundation, focusing on connecting stakeholders to advance evidence-informed evaluation mechanisms. Additionally, as the EmpowerED Community Strategist, Michelle develops community strategies for a European Union-funded initiative aimed at enhancing the EdTech ecosystem. Michelle's background includes roles as Ecosystem Consultant at UCL Centre for Digital Innovation, Founder of The Meraki Method, and various advisory and mentorship positions in the EdTech community. Prior experience includes co-founding London EdTech Week and serving as Head of Marketing & Partnerships at EdTechXGlobal, where Michelle orchestrated major summits and events. Michelle holds an MA in International Communications from the University of Leeds and a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations from Eckerd College.