Christel is the Head of Fundraising at The Garvan Institute, where she drives sustainable financial growth to power life-saving medical research. With a strong career rooted in direct marketing and data-driven fundraising, she leads Garvan’s comprehensive mass market portfolio—encompassing data insights, regular giving, mid-value donors, and gifts in Wills. Christel specializes in executing integrated, multi-channel strategies that optimize supporter experience and secure long-term income. Dedicated to professional excellence, she focuses on building robust donor relationships and continuous channel innovation to deliver critical resources for medical breakthroughs.