Karen Bartholomew

Karen Bartholomew is an experienced healthcare professional currently serving as a Director at Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand since May 2023. In addition, Karen has held various roles at the Waitemata District Health Board and Auckland District Health Board since September 2016, including Clinical Director of the Health Gain Team and Public Health Medicine Specialist. Karen's background includes committee membership at the Health and Disability Ethics Committee, and prior research roles at Massey University and the University of Auckland. Karen's medical training includes a Diploma and Masters in Public Health from The University of Auckland, as well as a Bachelor of Health Sciences and Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery from the same institution.