Michele Walsh serves as the Executive Vice President and Chief Philanthropy Officer at UNICEF USA, where she has been instrumental in advancing the organization’s mission to support children worldwide.
Under Walsh’s leadership, UNICEF USA mobilizes around $1 billion of impact value each year, helping to ensure that children in 190 countries have access to essential services like healthcare, education, social protection, nutrition, immunization, and more.
Additionally, under Walsh’s guidance, UNICEF USA continues to leverage technology to address critical issues affecting children. She has been instrumental in leveraging data tools and technology, including the exploration of generative AI, to drive enhanced operational efficiency and expanded capabilities. She has also worked to build key partnership across the private sector, including with companies pioneering emerging technologies.
Walsh’s dedication to philanthropy and child welfare has been recognized in various forums. In a discussion on the role of UNICEF USA in the world, she emphasized the importance of empowering those closest to the communities impacted, ensuring that decision-making reflects the needs and perspectives of those served.
