Michelle Hart is the CEO of the National Childhood Network. Michelle has over thirty years’ experience working in the early years profession and has been with the National Childhood Network for over 23 years in various roles.

Her leadership focuses on improving children’s health, well-being, learning, and development and on peace and reconciliation outcomes across the island of Ireland and beyond by supporting educators, parents, communities and the International Network on Peace Building with Young Children.

Through policy advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and innovative programme development, Michelle works to ensure that every child receives the best start in life. Michelle is particularly passionate about promoting children’s rights, inclusion, the arts and play-based learning.