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Michelle Maurer

Senior AssociateMunich

Leads diversity and inclusion initiatives with a focus on Prism and women's empowerment in Germany and Austria.

Michelle plays a key role in advancing diversity and inclusion efforts at McKinsey, particularly in the German and Austrian offices. She leverages her leadership skills to drive meaningful change within our firm and creates a more inclusive work environment through initiatives like organizing networking events.

Michelle's responsibilities at the firm include:

  • Leading Prism (Progressing Representation and Inclusion in Social Mobility for GE-O (German and Austrian offices).
  • Heading Women@GEM (Global Energy and Materials) MUNI-O, an initiative focused on empowering women in the Munich office and early career support.

Key accomplishments in her role include:

  • Doubling the number of Prism members and allies in GE-O in 2024.
  • Organizing successful community and connectivity events in GE-O, focusing on:
    • Addressing the impostor phenomenon.
    • Enhancing networking and sponsoring opportunities.
    • Improving career start support and socioeconomic-sensitive recruiting practices.

Beyond her work at McKinsey, Michelle is actively involved in community service, supporting "Christmas on the Street," a nonprofit that provides people without homes in Munich with winter essentials, and serving as a mentor for Arbeiterkind.de, an organization supporting first-generation college students.

Past experience

Linde PLC
Project manager

Education

TU Darmstadt
Industrial Engineering