Stroke Foundation
Karen Burgess is currently working at the Stroke Foundation as a Donor Experience Coordinator and Gifts in Wills Officer. Previously, Karen worked at MLC Australia as a Service Experience Coach and at Aviva as a Senior Client Service Officer. Karen also has experience as a Claims Assistant and Customer Service Officer at Allianz Australia Limited. Karen holds a Certificate 4 in Workplace Training & Assessment from Victoria University and a Certificate 2 in Customer & Financial Services from Hudson TMP Training.
Stroke Foundation
The Stroke Foundation is a national charity that partners with the community to prevent, treat and beat stroke. We stand alongside stroke survivors and their families, healthcare professionals and researchers. We build community awareness and foster new thinking and innovative treatments. We support survivors on their journey to live the best possible life after stroke. We are the voice of stroke in Australia and we work to: - Raise awareness of the risk factors, signs of stroke and promote healthy lifestyles. - Improve treatment for stroke to save lives and reduce disability. - Improve life after stroke for survivors. - Encourage and facilitate stroke research. - Advocate for initiatives to prevent, treat and beat stroke. - Raise funds from the community, corporate sector and government to continue our mission. Our vision - A world free from disability and suffering caused by stroke. Our mission - Prevent stroke. Save lives. Enhance recovery. Our Values - Courage. Excellence. Compassion. Integrity. Leadership.