Born and raised in south western Sydney, Karen started her journey in healthcare in 2004 as a clinical nurse when she relocated to Victoria in her early twenties. She then took on a number of leadership roles within Healthscope, before moving to Western Australia to oversee the development of Fiona Stanley Hospital.
She returned to south western Sydney in 2018 as the General Manager, Liverpool Hospital. In her current role as Executive Director, she fosters a culture of excellence, innovation, and accountability for the District’s network of six hospitals, Mental Health, and Primary and Community Health Services.
Karen is responsible for managing the clinical operations and performance across the District, ensuring health services are delivered with the highest quality and efficiency through strategic leadership, financial oversight, and the seamless integration of clinical services to meet best practice standards.
