Michelle Cruickshank

Michelle leads the OPTions portfolio’s strategy and partnerships to increase options for maternal health care across the globe. She brings expertise in portfolio design and management from previous leadership roles at Grand Challenges Canada on the Saving Brains portfolio and the Global Mental Health Portfolio. She has supported maternal and child health innovation across more than 50 low and middle income countries as well as innovators in Canada and the United States. Michelle has served on multiple not for profit Boards in the greater Toronto Area. Most recently as President and Chair of Girls Incorporated.