Kirsten Griffiths

Kirsten Griffiths has extensive work experience in the field of fundraising and program coordination. Kirsten currently holds the role of Corporate and Community Partnerships Lead at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research, where they lead programs and initiatives to improve outcomes for both the Corporate and Community Fundraising portfolios. Their responsibilities include maintaining and growing relationships with corporate partners, community members, and workplace-giving donors, as well as building community support and income through Community Fundraising initiatives. Prior to this role, Kirsten worked as a Senior Philanthropy Officer - Corporate Partnerships at the same institution.

Before joining the Garvan Institute, Kirsten worked at Tour de Cure Australia as a Community Fundraising Coordinator. In this role, they contributed to fundraising efforts by coordinating community fundraising activities.

From 2019 to 2022, Kirsten served as a Senior Fundraising Coordinator - Community Fundraising at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research, where they played a key role in supporting community fundraising initiatives.

Earlier in their career, Kirsten held various roles at Royal Rehab, including Grants Program Coordinator and Client Liaison and Outcomes Officer. In these positions, they were responsible for coordinating client feedback and complaints processes, analyzing client-related outcomes and consumer feedback, and serving as a single point of access for clients and their families. Kirsten also worked as a Compensable Case Coordinator in the Brain Injury Unit, where they coordinated third-party compensation for clients and liaised with various stakeholders to meet their needs.

Kirsten's early career experience includes working at The Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR) as an Education Officer in Radiation Oncology and at the Medical Council of NSW as an Area of Need Coordinator.

Overall, Kirsten Griffiths has a strong background in fundraising, community partnerships, program coordination, and client support, with a focus on improving outcomes and building relationships in the medical research and rehabilitation sectors.

Kirsten Griffiths completed their Higher School Certificate (HSC) at Marist Sisters College Woolwich from 1990 to 1995. Kirsten then pursued a Bachelor of Health Science degree in Community Studies from Western Sydney University, where they studied from 1998 to 2000.