Karen Kearns

Karen Kearns, an accomplished author and the CEO of the International Child Care College, oversees a registered training organization in Australia with a focus on child care training. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Early Education from Macquarie University and a Masters of Early Childhood Education from the University of South Australia. Karen's primary responsibilities within the organization revolve around resource development. Before her current role, she served as the Children's Services Adviser for the NSW Department of Community Services.

Karen is also a prolific author, having written five textbooks, including the Working in Children's Services Series, published by Pearson Australia. These textbooks are widely utilized by 90% of training organizations in Australia and have garnered several prestigious awards.

A sought-after speaker on childhood learning, Karen frequently participates in various conferences and seminars. She aspires to further expand her contributions within the vocational education community.