Michelle Leaney

Michelle Leaney has an extensive career in ministry and the arts, currently serving as a Pastor and Dance Director/Creative Arts Pastor at Hillsong Church since July 1998. With leadership roles in Hillsong International Leadership College as Head of Diploma and Dance Stream since January 2001, and previously as Principal at Hillsong Performing Arts Academy, Michelle also has experience in administrative positions at various organizations, including Above the Rest (Landcapes) Pty. Ltd. and several accounting firms. Michelle's educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts from Macquarie University and a Master of Human Rights from Curtin University, alongside early training in Dance and Creative Arts.