Michelle McDonald

With over two decades of experience working in non-profit sector, Michelle has spent the last 13 years leading organizations in their missions of ensuring those living with the effects of acquired brain injury are valued, supported and engaged in their communities. As Chief Executive Officer of Brain Injury Canada, she has led the organization in a new strategic direction, solidifying its position as a credible information source, knowledge mobilizer and ally for those with lived experience, families, healthcare/service providers, as well as the medical and research community. Her demonstrated focus on collaboration and partnerships gives her the ability to look at the big picture, and how all stakeholders can work together to amplify the voices and needs of these resilient individuals. Michelle is Chair of the Governing Council for Neurological Health Charities Canada, member of the Executive Committee of the Canadian Traumatic Brain Injury Research Consortium, member of the Canadian Transportation Agency’s Accessibility Advisory Committee, Program Advisory Committee Member of TBI in Underserved Populations (University of Toronto), member of Disability Tax Credit Alliance, and the BC Concussion Advisory Network.