Michelle Hay has a strong history of working in the tourism and tertiary education sectors. She currently holds the position of Head at the University of Sunshine Coast's Fraser Coast campus and has worked as both an academic and administrator in a variety of tertiary settings.  Prior to working in academia, Michelle specialised in tourism marketing in private and public spheres in domestic and international settings. Boasting strong community links, Michelle holds a Master of Management (Marketing) and a Bachelor of Business (Tourism).

 

Michelle is the Chairperson of Jobs Fraser Coast, one of 12 Queensland Regional Jobs Committees that endeavour to drive job growth and overcome local workforce challenges.   Since 2014, Michelle has assumed the role of Director of Forget Me Not, a registered Australian charity that supports the education and development of children in vulnerable communities in Nepal, India and Uganda.