Meet Michelle
Founder of MOD Advisory
I founded MOD to combine my passion for water, sustainability and environmental management with a commitment to helping organisations make informed decisions, build capability and deliver meaningful, lasting outcomes.
With over 15 years of experience across Ireland and Australia, I have worked at the intersection of water, public health, environmental management, sustainability, policy and programme delivery. This breadth of experience enables me to bring a unique perspective to complex challenges, combining scientific expertise, regulatory insight, operational experience and strategic thinking.
I hold a Batchelor of Science in Microbiology, a Postgraduate Qualification in Integrated Water Management and a range of professional qualifications across water quality, water treatment, risk management, incident investigation, work health and safety, quality auditing and project management.
Throughout my career, I have helped organisations manage risk, strengthen governance, achieve compliance, secure funding and deliver strategic initiatives. From developing policies, management systems and governance frameworks to supporting major programmes and organisational change, my focus has always been on creating practical solutions that can be successfully implemented and sustained over time.
What sets my approach apart is the ability to bridge the gap between strategy and implementation. I help organisations bring clarity to complexity, identify practical pathways forward and develop the systems, processes and frameworks needed to achieve their objectives.
Clients work directly with me and benefit from a trusted advisor who is invested in their success. I believe the best outcomes are achieved through collaboration, trust and open communication. Where additional expertise is required, I collaborate with a network of highly experienced specialist consultants, ensuring clients have access to the right capabilities while maintaining a single trusted point of contact.
At the heart of my work is a commitment to helping organisations build resilience, strengthen performance and deliver positive outcomes for the communities, environments and stakeholders they serve.
Michelle O'Donnell
