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A photograph of Karne Mundine. Karen has shoulder length curly hair and is wearing a dark blue dress with a pin with the Aboriginal Flag and the Torres Strait Islander flag. She is smiling at the camera.

Karen Mundine is a Bundjalung woman from northern New South Wales and CEO of Reconciliation Australia. With more than 25 years’ experience in community engagement, public advocacy and social marketing, she has played a key role in events including the National Apology to the Stolen Generations and the Centenary of Federation commemorations.

Karen works closely with government, corporations, civil society and community sectors and was the 2023 National Winner of the Australian Awards for Excellence in Women’s Leadership. She is a Director of the Sydney Festival and the Council of First Nations.

Karen joined the Museum’s Council in 2024.

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