Michelle Korevaar
About Michelle Korevaar
Michelle Korevaar is a Chapter Member at the Women Presidents' Organization and the Founder of ChangeMakersHub, both roles she has held since 2017. With a background in marketing and leadership, she actively supports women's organizations and promotes sustainable development initiatives.
Work at Women Presidents Organization
Michelle Korevaar has been a Chapter Member of the Women Presidents' Organization since 2017, contributing to the Greater New York City Area. Her involvement spans over seven years, during which she has engaged with other women leaders to foster business growth and collaboration. Previously, she served as a Member of Chapter 1 Cape Town from 2009 to 2015, accumulating six years of experience in supporting women entrepreneurs.
Current Role at ChangeMakersHub
Since 2017, Michelle Korevaar has been the Founder of ChangeMakersHub in South Africa. In this role, she focuses on mobilizing entrepreneurial vision and facilitating youth vocational training. Her work emphasizes the importance of empowering young individuals through education and mentorship, aligning with her commitment to sustainable development and community upliftment.
Education and Expertise
Michelle Korevaar is currently studying at Harvard Business School, enhancing her knowledge in business management. She has also studied at the IMM Graduate School, where she achieved a qualification in International Marketing Management. Additionally, she completed a program at the Leadership Management Institute, focusing on Women in Leadership. Her educational background is complemented by studies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Background in Media and Marketing
Michelle Korevaar has extensive experience in media and marketing. She served as the Chief Excitement Officer and Managing Editor at SPICE4LIFE.co.za from 2000 to 2017, where she launched the platform in 1999, building a network of over 45,000 subscribed women. Earlier in her career, she worked as a Brand Manager at Abbott from 1995 to 1999, gaining valuable insights into brand strategy and management.
Philanthropy and Global Engagement
Michelle Korevaar is actively involved in philanthropy and storytelling, focusing on highlighting the work of ChangeMakers in South Africa. She participates in international seminars to build strategic networks and collaborates with women's organizations and media partnerships to share success stories and inspiration globally. Her commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) reflects her dedication to making a positive impact in her community.