

Michel Zhou
Director

Michel works primarily with government departments, using data to bolster decision-making and tailor policy design with a rigorous evidence base. She has deep experience in the social sector, undertaking person-centric predictive modelling across welfare systems, justice and veterans.
By modelling the use of government benefits and services, Michel has supported the Australian and New Zealand governments to see a clear picture of people’s service usage, needs and their future lifetime trajectories. This has been used to better design policies and programs, as well as facilitate government operations. She says:
“By breaking down complex insights, actuaries offer our clients those critical pieces of the puzzle that give them the best chance of solving their problems. Being a strong communicator is a powerful skill.”
Michel has a particular interest in bringing actuarial value to climate and sustainability issues. She’s also a keen mentor for young people, with a focus on providing training, coaching and development opportunities.
Michel’s Qualifications- Associate of the Actuaries Institute Australia
- Chartered Enterprise Risk Actuary
- Bachelor of Commerce (Actuarial Studies, Financial Economics), UNSW
Michel Zhou’s
Areas of Expertise
Michel Zhou’s Areas of Expertise
Climate and Resilience
Identify, measure and manage climate risk, and capture opportunities arising from climate change
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