Karen Smith

Karen Smith is a seasoned media and communications professional with extensive experience across various government and organizational contexts. Currently serving as Media And Communications Manager at MTC since October 2022, responsibilities include managing media communications and issues for Parklea Correctional Centre. Previously, Karen held similar roles at Ventia Pty Ltd, where proactive media management was crucial during significant incidents, and at Corrective Services NSW and Comacon Pty. Ltd. Initial roles in the media sector included media advisory positions at institutions like Landcom and Transport for NSW, culminating in a solid foundation in communications management from earlier experiences at Sydney Water and the Australia Council for the Arts. Karen holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications, Journalism from Western Sydney University and completed a Social Media Marketing course at the University of Sydney.