Our
Team
Michelle Lin
Michelle is the CEO of Vermilion Foundation. She is very passionate about New Gen philanthropy and shifting capital towards purpose, and sits on Philanthropy Australia's New Gen committee.
Michelle's experiences as a Chinese Australian woman has shaped her work at Vermilion. A champion for diversity from a gender, minority and disability lens, she has many passions including multicultural youth empowerment, increasing representation of women of colour in leadership roles and youth mental health.
Michelle hopes Vermilion will serve as a bridge between those who have the resources to make a difference and those who need it most and to be a platform that will inspire and gather others to create positive change.
Sonia Lin
Sonia is a Director at Vermilion Foundation. She is passionate about empowering young people and believes that everyone has the potential to make a difference in the world.
As a vehicle for formalised giving, Vermilion aims to lead the way in New Gen giving and being an advocate for diversity and inclusion in the philanthropic space in Australia.
Growing up Chinese Australian, Sonia's experiences have given her the ability to empathise with and understand the challenges faced by those from minority groups. Wanting to stay true to her cultural heritage while navigating what it means to be Australian, Sonia has learned the importance of building bridges between cultures.