Kerry has spent almost 20 years in the non-profit sector, working to improve the lives of children, young people and those most disadvantaged and excluded in our community. The key areas in which Kerry has made contributions as a social innovator, are: transforming the social sector, social leadership development, and social justice and inclusion, particularly in the areas of Indigenous partnerships and mental health reform.

Over the years, Kerry has spoken at a variety of events, with a variety of audiences, including: large international conferences, government policy/think tank conferences, corporate groups, and young people.

A staunch advocate of cross-sectoral collaboration, Kerry now works with and advises nonprofits, governments and corporates. As a volunteer, she also mentors a number of young social entrepreneurs and is a founding member of Emerging Leaders for Social Change. She was also an inaugural member of the Australian Social Inclusion Board.

Kerry has a law degree and masters in both social work and community management. She started out in respite care; became a children's lawyer with Aboriginal Legal Services and went on to be the founding lawyer of the NSW Youth Drug and Alcohol Court; worked in early childhood for Good Beginnings Australia as their National Operations Manager; and, most recently was the CEO of Inspire Foundation - a national youth mental health organisation.

In her spare time Kerry likes to cook, camp, swim and play guitar (preferably all on one idyllic weekend!).

Kerry travels from Sydney.

Recent presentations given:

• Building Partnerships between Government & Not-For-Profits Conference May 2011
• Social Leadership - School for Social Entrepreneurs 
• Leadership on the Line - Westpac