Expertise in the care economy, health systems, health and care workforce policies, and equity measurement — translating applied research into actionable insights for decision-makers. Committed to dismantling structural inequalities and advancing health for all.
Michelle McIsaac is a health economist and policy expert specialising in health systems, the care economy and health and care workforce policy. With a deep commitment to health equity and gender equality, and based at the World Health Organization (WHO) in Geneva, she works at the intersection of research and policy to shape health systems that are both resilient and inclusive.
Drawing on a systems thinking approach, Michelle translates complex research into actionable insights for decision-makers at the highest levels of global health governance. Her work is grounded in a commitment to dismantling structural inequalities — making intricate policy challenges accessible and relevant to the audiences who can drive meaningful change.
A recognised voice in global health workforce policy, Michelle is dedicated to advancing health for all by bridging the gap between evidence and impact. Her expertise spans responsive health systems, workforce planning, and the broader care economy — areas critical to building equitable and sustainable health systems worldwide.
Michelle holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Melbourne, an MA in Economics from McMaster University, and a BSc in Economics and Mathematics from Dalhousie University.
Michelle speaks at international forums on global health, the care economy, equality, and health workforce policy — bringing clarity, conviction, and evidence to complex policy debates.
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