Michelle Bauernfreund is the Director of Operations at the Office of the Chief Rabbi, where her remit includes initiatives relating to women’s involvement in the community, as well as responsibility for the operations and finances of the office. She has played an ongoing role in the Chief Rabbi’s Ben Azzai Programme, including as part of the leadership team in 2018. Previously, Michelle was Director of Operations at Mitzvah Day and worked as Public Affairs officer at the Board of Deputies of British Jews. Michelle is a trustee of Mizrachi UK and a graduate of the Dangoor Senior Leadership Programme.