Michaela has a clinical background  and has a Masters in Medical Ethics, as well as qualifications in Bereavement, Counselling ,Suicide and Mental Heath as well as project management. However she firmliy beleaves that it is the peorosn that helps you on the journey, not just the exams that lie behinf it. Michaela has a strong anlytical track record and a secure knowlage base,she has been a Director and Non Executive Director on a variety of Health Care boards and Organisations, from Primary Care Trusts to National Bodies such as the Retained Organs Commission and Regulatory body, The Human Tissue Authority. Michaela was also CEO of 2 highly aclaimed Bereavement Charities for many years. She has also been commissioned to invistigate and write national and international reports on may hospitals/organisations on  bereavement related issues. Michaelas largest invistigation was for the Irish Goverment, looking at holdings of retained organs and bereavement services, which took over 3 years.

Michaela has a weath of experience in the death and bereavement sector, having written and lectured on an MSc in Death, Bereavement and Human Tissue Studies.

Michaela never wants to forget where here career began, she, for a good number of years worked volunterilay in the bereavement sector for persoanl reasons, spearheading the Bristol Heart Childrens Action group and The National Committee relating to organ retention, she has a unique ability to bridge the gap between the public and the professionals, always wanting to effect change for the better.

Michaela has deleivered a significant amount of  training/seminars and lectured both nationally and internationally with the the legacy of learning from the bereaved being paramount.

Michaela is a adept communicator and remains calm in very challenging and emotive situations and honed listening skills, making her a proficient problem solver.