Gisele Kapterian is a strong local voice for the people of North Sydney.

Gisele was born at the Royal North Shore Hospital and spent her early years in North Willoughby. She is the eldest daughter of migrant parents.

Gisele obtained an Arts/Law degree with honours from Macquarie University and later received a Commonwealth Trust Scholarship to study law at the University of Cambridge.

At 23, Gisele moved to the Horn of Africa to assist in the case against Ethiopia for war crimes.

She went on to complete an internship at the World Trade Organization, before working as an international trade lawyer in Geneva and London.

Gisele has served as an adviser to three federal cabinet ministers, including former Foreign Minister Julie Bishop.

She is now a senior executive at a global technology company, focusing on helping governments deliver services more effectively through technology.

Gisele currently serves on the board of the Armenian National Committee of Australia.

Gisele is a familiar face at the dog parks in North Sydney with her cocker spaniel, Theodore.