Michele Fugiel Gartner
Adjunct Research Professor
Dr. Michele Fugiel Gartner is a philanthropic researcher, educator, and advisor. She holds a PhD from the University of St Andrews, School of Management, where she studied the experiences of CEOs in UK family foundations and conceptualized the foundation professional role.
She is the Lead Researcher with Philanthropic Foundations Canada and instructs nonprofit management and social innovation at Mount Royal University (Calgary, AB). Michele鈥檚 philanthropic experience includes the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Social Venture Partners Calgary, Trico Charitable Foundation, and the Centre for the Study of Philanthropy & Public Good. She obtained her Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy庐 designation in 2016 and is a member of the Global Philanthropy Advisory Group with the Society of Estate and Trust Practitioners (STEP). Michele has an MA in international studies and diplomacy from the University of London, SOAS, and a BA in intercultural and organizational communication from Arizona State University.