Meet our team

Kate has more than 20 years experience in social services, including women’s homelessness, family and domestic violence, trauma-informed care and mental health.

Kate has been the Chief Executive Officer of the B Miles Women’s Foundation since 2015 and has experience in leadership, NGO management, coaching, policy and planning in the community services sector. She also has qualifications in communications and counselling as well as family dispute resolution.

Kate is a passionate advocate for the specialisation of women’s services and was the spokesperson for the SOS Women’s Services campaign in 2014, which successfully saw funding to women’s refuges across Sydney extended and other women’s services provide a 24-hour service response.

She’s also passionate about helping women experiencing homelessness, trauma or domestic violence and is committed to innovation and policy change in these areas.

Sharlene (she/her) has more than a decade of experience in social services and has been with B Miles Women’s Foundation since 2011. She comes from a community services background and is a strong advocate in the psychosocial issues that women experience. Sharlene is passionate about social justice, particularly for women who experience psychiatric disability and lack access to long-term housing and mental health support.

Sharlene works from a trauma informed care and recovery-based framework and believes that recovery and living a meaningful life is possible for everyone.

Kara (she/her) has worked with B Miles Women’s Foundation in various roles since 2007. In 2015, she completed a Master of Psychology (Clinical) and established a private psychology practice that primarily works with women engaged in Sydney’s specialist homelessness sector. Kara’s primary approach to therapy is relational and skills-based (DBT, ACT, CBT). She is also an EMDR therapist (Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing Therapy; an evidence-based modality for treating trauma). Kara is a member of the Australian Psychological Society and the APS College of Clinical Psychologists.  She is a Psychology Board of Australia approved supervisor for registrars completing their clinical internships. Kara is passionate about enabling access to psychological therapy for women who are in recovery from homelessness and trauma. 

Kerry (she/her) has worked at B Miles Women’s Foundation since 2016. She has over 10 years’ experience in social services and holds a degree in psychology. After university Kerry went onto work in mental health rehab for males with complex mental health needs with a forensic background.

Kerry is passionate about raising mental health awareness, social justice and building a more equal and inclusive future for all. And, she loves that in her role she gets to work with so many amazing, compassionate and resilient women.

Lok (she/her) has worked for B Miles Women’s Foundation since late 2016. She has more than a decade of experience in the community services sector across specialised case management, supporting women impacted by mental ill health and domestic/family violence, commonwealth programs for people aging in their own home and occupational rehabilitation for injured workers.

Lok holds a Master of Social Work (Qualifying) as well as a GradDip in Rehabilitation Counselling. She loves making a little difference every day, sharing the joy when clients receive housing offers and moments when they celebrate their achievements.

Michelle joined B Miles Women’s Foundation in 2023. She has more than three years of experience working in social services and has primarily supported women impacted by substance abuse, mental ill health and domestic/family violence.

Michelle is passionate about social justice, equity and helping women access the appropriate supports to assist them in making positive changes in their lives.

Monique (she/her) joined B Miles Women’s Foundation in 2023. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Science, with a major in neuroscience and is continuing her education in Nursing specialising in Mental Health. Monique is committed to making a positive impact on the lives of individuals impacted by mental ill health. Over the past five years, she has worked in diverse community service settings providing support to young people and individuals experiencing homelessness, substance use and mental ill health.

Throughout her career, Monique has demonstrated a commitment to advocacy for mental health. She firmly believes in eliminating stigma and raising awareness about mental health issues, fostering empathy and understanding in society.