Karen is an experienced Health Service Executive with an extensive work history across public, private and not-for-profit healthcare. She has held a range of governance, advocacy and organisational leadership roles, including Executive Director, Non-executive Director, Board Chair and Company Secretary roles. Karen has also worked across the mental health landscape as a Clinical Psychologist, Board approved supervisor and community educator.  

Karen has expertise in clinical and corporate governance, strategic leadership, and policy, risk and financial management. She holds the position of Clinical Advisor for Perinatal Mental Health Australia.

Current professional memberships include the Australian Psychological Society (MAPS), the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD), the Institute of Community Directors Australia (MICDA) and the Australian College of Health Service Managers (MCHSM). Karen holds tertiary qualifications in Clinical Psychology, Health Management and Adult Education.