about sharon friel

I’m a consultant, strategist, and board director helping organisations get the most out of the resources they have. With over 15 years in senior roles, I’ve worked across all areas of nonprofit leadership — from strategy and reform to service delivery and digital transformation. I have deep experience in mental health but also have interest and skills in primary care, community development, alcohol and other drugs, and women’s health.

My key areas of strategic interest include:

• Mental health lived experience leadership and co-design

• Policy, advocacy, and reform

• Community-controlled organisations

• Environmental sensing and future planning

• Organisational strategy - cut through the noise

I’m also highly pragmatic and work quickly to deliver clear, concrete solutions when operational challenges arise, such as:

• Program development and evaluation

• Fundraising strategy

• Digital transformation, data, and SharePoint implementation

• Grant writing and business development

• Governance, budgets, and workshop facilitation

If your organisation doesn’t need, or can’t resource a full-time executive but still requires expert input on projects, I can help. I hold a Master of Business Administration (Digital Focus), a Graduate Certificate in Business (Philanthropy and Nonprofits), and a Bachelor of Psychological Science.