Simonne Michelle is a philanthropy leader, writer and strategic advisor working at the intersection of equity, storytelling and systems change.

With a career spanning philanthropy, advocacy, arts and health, she has led major partnerships, campaigns and fundraising initiatives for organisations including Lifeline Australia, Beyond Blue, GetUp and The Embrace Collective. Across every role, her focus has remained consistent: shifting power closer to communities and building more courageous, connected and equitable approaches to social change.

Known for her emotional intelligence, strategic insight and deeply relational leadership style, Simonne brings together big-picture thinking with a nuanced understanding of people, systems and culture. Her work is informed by feminist practice, trauma-informed leadership and a strong belief that philanthropy can be a force for structural change – not just charitable giving.

She is currently Head of Philanthropy & Capacity Campaign at Lifeline Australia and serves as a Board Member at 100 Story Building.