Philippa Michael

Philippa Michael is an experienced communications professional currently serving as Associate Director of Planning and Insight at Wellcome Trust since July 2021. Prior to this role, Philippa spent over a decade at Greater London Authority, where work included positions such as Strategic Communications and Planning Lead and Senior Manager of Marketing Campaigns, leading high-profile initiatives such as #LondonIsOpen and air quality campaigns. Additional roles include Senior Marketing Officer and Marketing Executive, managing multi-channel marketing campaigns. Philippa has also held trustee responsibilities at Team Kenya UK, focusing on gender equality, and served as a Campaign and Research Assistant at Crisis Action. Educational credentials include a Master's degree in Conflict, Security and Development from King's College London, a CIM Diploma in Marketing Communications, and a Bachelor's degree in Politics from Newcastle University.