A career in marketing communications of over thirty years, Karen has worked in delivering strategic communication and engagement strategies for CEOs, politicians, executive boards, government departments and business executives.  An award-winning communication professional, Karen is marketing, media and public relations trained. Previous roles include working for Rank Leisure; the International Committee of the Red Cross; Regeneration, and Kirklees Council.  Karen is now proud to be the Associate Director for Communication and Engagement for West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership, an integrated care system, where she has worked since 2016.