Michelle Derks

Experienced strategic consultant with 8+ years’ experience in public affairs, strategic communications, public relations and stakeholder management, with deep expertise in the interaction between politics, media and society.​ Responsible for stakeholder engagement, PR and press relations, developing smart angles and narratives that resonate with key audiences, issue analysis and management, storytelling, and issue intelligence — bringing the outside world into organisations. Also highly experienced in digital media and social media strategy.​ Michelle has developed a strong network with policy makers, journalists, media and relevant public and societal stakeholders.​