Michelle Farrell

As a student, Michelle Farrell resolved to use her energies and talents to understand and eliminate social inequities. In the beautiful repertoire sung by the Nathaniel Dett Chorale, she finds inspiration, strength and encouragement.  Michelle enjoys working with her tireless colleagues on the Board who seek to ensure that the vision, mission and goals of this unique organization are upheld.

She is a lawyer in private practice in Vaughan (Ontario), assisting families and individuals navigate the conflicts that can arise in our increasingly complex world.  Her expertise includes advocacy, mediation and training in human rights and powerful non-defensive communication.  Prior to that she was tax litigation counsel with the Department of Justice and held senior management roles in the policing sector.

Michelle is a graduate of the University of Ottawa (LL.B.) the University of Western Ontario (B.A.) and Albert Campbell Collegiate Institute in Scarborough (Ontario).  As a Scarborough student she participated in the rich musical curriculum that was offered as part of the all borough program (children’s chorus, youth chorus, orchestra, music camp) and she is a strong advocate for arts education in schools.

Michelle is Chair of the Governance Committee.