Speaker profile: Michelle Vickers

Michelle Vickers is the CAO of Oracle Head & Neck Cancer UK. The charity is dedicated to the race against the head and neck cancer crisis. As the leading charity in the field, its mission is to improve head and neck cancer patient quality of life and outcomes in the UK. Michelle has worked in the not-for-profit sector for over 20 years, and in 2024 she was appointed as CAO of Oracle Head & Neck Cancer UK following the successful merger of the Oracle Cancer Trust with the Head & Neck Cancer Foundation, where Michelle held the position of CEO for eight years. Michelle’s role at Oracle Head & Neck Cancer UK is aimed at bolstering public awareness, engagement, and advocacy. With her media acumen, she acts as a spokesperson for the organisation and works closely with the board of trustees. In her role, she helps deliver a multi-faceted strategy which focuses on integrated research collaborations, grant funding, grassroots initiatives, corporate fundraising, community outreach and raising awareness.