Michelle O'Brien

Michelle O'Brien is a seasoned professional in charitable partnerships and community engagement, currently serving as the Head of Charitable Partnerships at The Goldsmiths' Company since July 2022. Prior to this role, Michelle held positions as Foundation Manager at The COSARAF Charitable Foundation and Community Engagement Manager at City & Guilds Group, where responsibilities included leadership in sustainability initiatives. Earlier in the career, Michelle served as Head of Operations at Mosaic and held various roles at Business in the Community, including Education Operations Manager and Diversity & Inclusion Events Coordinator. Michelle's career began as an Events Assistant at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Educational qualifications include a BA 2:1 in Religious Studies from Lancaster University, completed in 2002, and studies at Winstanley College.