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Trisha McGarr

International Expert

Trisha is a dynamic fundraising and business development leader with a global track record spanning Australia, New Zealand, the United States, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. She has held senior executive roles at Griffith University, Victoria University of Wellington, and the Australian National University, securing transformational philanthropic investments and cultivating meaningful, cross-cultural partnerships with global changemakers.

With a deep understanding of philanthropy’s power to drive social impact, Trisha has built extensive networks across sectors, working with influential donors, corporate leaders, and international organisations. Previously, she led business development for Insearch Ltd, University of Technology Sydney in the Middle East, forging strategic alliances that advanced education and innovation.

A published author with Cambridge University Press, Trisha also brings her passion for compelling storytelling to children's literature, creating narratives that inspire and connect. At Chapel & York, she combines her expertise in strategic fundraising, global engagement, and intercultural collaboration to help mission-driven organisations thrive on the world stage.

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