Michelle Cramer MAUD '99

Michelle joins the Alumni Council in 2024 having graduated with distinction from the GSD’s Master of Architecture in Urban Design in 1999. Prior to Harvard Michelle studied Architecture at the University of Sydney receiving the University Medal and NSW Board of Architects Medallion in 1995.

Michelle is GHD’s Future Communities Leader Australia. She is passionate about putting people first when creating connected, productive, resilient and inspired communities. An architect, urban designer and urban development leader she has experience in development, government and consulting. Michelle brings a holistic understanding of place, precincts, property, infrastructure, governance, sustainability, social impact, urban economics and innovation to city shaping projects. Her signature projects include Sydney Harbour’s urban regeneration project Barangaroo and Sydney Olympic Park for the 2000 Olympic Games. She is a University of Sydney and Harvard graduate, Fulbright, Knox and Byera Hadley Scholar, and specialist advisor to UNICEF Australia and Mercedes Benz for human-centred design. Michelle is Deputy President of the University of Sydney Alumni Council. She was recently awarded the 2024 Property Council of Australia’s People in Property Pathfinder Award.

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