The Singapore Council of Women's Organisations (SCWO) has appointed Michelle Elias as Director, Communications and Partnerships, strengthening its leadership team as the organisation continues to expand its advocacy, fundraising and stakeholder engagement efforts across Singapore.In her new role, Elias will oversee strategic communications, corporate positioning, partnership development and fundraising initiatives for SCWO, the national coordinating body representing more than 60 women's organisations and over 600,000 women across Singapore. Based in Singapore, Elias joins the non-profit organisation after serving as Regional Marketing and Communications Director for Asia Pacific at sustainability consultancy ERM, where she led regional communications and marketing initiatives across one of the world's largest sustainability advisory firms. She brings more than two decades of experience spanning corporate communications, marketing, stakeholder engagement and reputation management across the private, public and non-profit sectors. Throughout her career, she has worked across areas including sustainability communications, public affairs, executive positioning, crisis communications and strategic partnerships.Prior to her move to SCWO, Elias played a key role in strengthening ERM's communications presence across Asia Pacific during a period of regional expansion and growing demand for sustainability and ESG-related advisory services. Her appointment comes as SCWO continues to advance initiatives focused on gender equality, women's leadership, safety and economic empowerment. Founded in 1980, the organisation serves as Singapore's umbrella body for women's groups and advocates for its "Equal Space, Equal Voice and Equal Worth" agenda through advocacy, education and community programmes. SCWO's programmes include Star Shelter, which provides temporary refuge for women and children affected by family violence, as well as a range of initiatives supporting women's development, leadership and social wellbeing. The appointment reflects the growing importance of strategic communications, fundraising and cross-sector partnerships within purpose-driven organisations as they seek to increase awareness, strengthen stakeholder engagement and drive greater social impact.