Key People

Women & Leadership Australia is supported by a dedicated and passionate team of leadership experts. Coming from a wide range of experiences and backgrounds, the team has deep knowledge of current and emerging leadership trends, research and best practice. A number of key individuals are included below.​

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Karen Taylor

Chief Executive Officer​

Karen has spent most of her professional life working in for-purpose organisations with business development and growth agendas. She has a track record of developing trusted relationships with peak bodies, professional organisations and government, as well as interpreting the impact of Australia’s political, industrial and economic landscape on community and industry needs. She has influenced the development and implementation of national VET policies, along with cultural and practice change in workforce development across the national VET system. Karen has successfully advocated at both a state and national level for industry and workplace policy change leading to genuine positive life impact for individuals.
Karen Taylor - CEO
Becci Walker

BECCI WALKER

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WLA - CAMERON CAHILL

CAMERON CAHILL

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DR DEBRA KELLIHER

DR DEBRA KELLIHER

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WLA - Jann Carroll

DR JANN CARROLL

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WLA - James Yorston

JAMES YORSTON

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WLA JEN ARMSTRONG

JEN ARMSTRONG

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WLA - Janelle Horsington

JANELLE HORSINGTON

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WLA - Janet Horton

JANET HORTON

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DR JANET SMITH

DR JANET SMITH

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WLA - DR. JASE MOUSSA-INATY

DR JASE MOUSSA-INATY

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WLA - KAREN NAYLOR

KAREN NAYLOR

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WLA - DR. KIRSTY MCGEOCH

DR KIRSTY MCGEOCH

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WLA - LARA WENTWORTH

LARA WENTWORTH

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WLA - LISA GEERLINGS

LISA GEERLINGS

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WLA - LIZ LOR

LIZ LOR

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WLA - MICHELLE TAYLOR

MICHELLE TAYLOR

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WLA - NERYL EAST

NERYL EAST

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PAUL LARKIN

PAUL LARKIN

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SAMANTHA TOMKINSON

SAMANTHA TOMKINSON

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WLA - SUZI FINKELSTEIN

SUZI FINKELSTEIN

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WLA - WENDY JOCUM

WENDY JOCUM

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