Karen Stokes

Karen Stokes has a strong background in media and marketing, with over 20 years of experience in various roles. Karen started their career as a Media Assistant at Mitchell Media in 1995 and then moved on to become a Media Planner/Buyer at Merchant & Partners Advertising in 1996. After that, they worked at OgilvyOne, where they took on various temporary roles. Karen then joined Carat Australia as a Senior Client Services Executive in 1999 and later joined Mindshare as a Business Manager in 2000. Karen's career progressed, and they worked as a Communications Manager at Ikon Communications from 2003 to 2006, where they handled projects for Volkswagen Group Australia and AVON Australia. Karen then became an Account Director - Automotive at Roy Morgan Research in 2006 before taking on the role of Enigma Media Director at Enigma Communication in 2007, where they are currently employed.

Karen Stokes completed their Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree at the University of Newcastle from 1990 to 1994, majoring in Marketing, Accounting, and HR. Prior to that, they attended St. Peter's High School in Maitland from 1988 to 1989 and St. Mary's High School in Maitland from 1984 to 1987.