Michael Sheldrick

Michael Sheldrick is a policy entrepreneur and a driving force behind the advocacy efforts of Global Citizen to end extreme poverty. As a cofounder and Chief Policy, Impact, and Government Affairs Officer, he leads the organization's campaigns to mobilize support from governments, businesses, and foundations. These initiatives have reached millions of people in over 150 countries and secured over $40 billion in support for local and regional organizations working to provide access to essential...See more

Michael Sheldrick is a policy entrepreneur and a driving force behind the advocacy efforts of Global Citizen to end extreme poverty. As a cofounder and Chief Policy, Impact, and Government Affairs Officer, he leads the organization's campaigns to mobilize support from governments, businesses, and foundations. These initiatives have reached millions of people in over 150 countries and secured over $40 billion in support for local and regional organizations working to provide access to essential resources such as healthcare, education, and climate resilience. A sought-after speaker and author on policy advocacy, sustainable development, and corporate responsibility, Michael has shared his insights at conferences and summits worldwide. His insights have been featured in leading outlets such as Forbes, the Guardian, The Hill, and Nikkei and Fairfax Media, and his voice heard on major news networks, including ABC, BBC, CNN, France 34, and Sky News. See less