Karen Starr

Karen Starr is an Emeritus Professor in Education Leadership at Deakin University, where Karen currently serves as a University Professor & Chair. Karen holds the Inaugural Chair in School Development & Leadership and is the Course originator and Director of the Graduate Certificate in Education Business Leadership. Karen is also an accomplished author, researcher, and principal supervisor for PhD and Masters by Research students. Karen has received several awards, including the 2017 Educator of the Year Award and the 2015 Vice Chancellor's Award for Teaching Excellence. In addition to their role at Deakin University, Karen is a Partner at SHK Asia Pacific, a specialist people advisory firm.