Dr Karen Sutherland

Dr. Karen Sutherland (SFHEA) currently serves as Co-Director of the Sunshine Coast Chapter at Queensland AI Hub and holds the position of Adjunct Professor at CGC Jhanjeri, both since January 2025. Dr. Sutherland is also the Director, Certified AI Consultant, and Social Media Specialist at Dharana Digital, and has been a Senior Lecturer and Program Coordinator for the Bachelor of Communication (Social Media) at the University of the Sunshine Coast since February 2015. Additionally, Dr. Sutherland is a member of the Mindframe National Media Initiative advisory group and has extensive experience as a Lecturer in Public Relations at Monash University from February 2007 to January 2015, where responsibilities included founding College Head of Jackomos Hall and managing communications for the university's research profile. Educational qualifications include a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and a Master of Marketing from Monash University and the University of Newcastle, as well as various other degrees in communication and professional writing.