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Karen Kennedy

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Hi, I'm Karen Kennedy, a researcher and educator with a BA in Politics and an MA and a PhD in Peace and Conflict Studies (2022).

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Hi, I’m Karen Kennedy, a researcher and educator with a BA in Politics and an MA and a PhD in Peace and Conflict Studies (2022). Over the past decade I co-created a sustainable, off-grid farm in NSW, gaining hands-on experience in agroecology, sustainability, and small-scale farming, and I’ve contributed to local markets and community food distribution during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Beyond farming, I publish writings, develop course content, and have taught and mentored students online. In November 2024 I began a Diploma of Counselling to expand my practice, and I bring a strong commitment to confidentiality, care, and social changemaking to every project.

  • 20 years' experience
  • Joined January 2026

Languages

  • EnglishFluent

Industry experience

  • Education
  • Agriculture & Mining
  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services

Work experience· 6 roles

Assistant Polling Officer · Australian Electoral Commission (AEC)Jan 2025 – Dec 2025 · 1 yr

Supported polling operations, voter assistance, and data collection in a confidential, detail-oriented role.

Guest Facilitator · World Beyond WarJan 2024 – Dec 2025 · 2 yrs

Facilitated online sessions on nonviolent civilian defense, highlighting practical alternatives to armed conflict and promoting peaceful security practices.

Researcher (PhD Candidate) · University of New England (UNE)Jan 2018 – Dec 2022 · 5 yrs

Full-time PhD research on global food systems and nonviolent social defense; managed Australian Government Research Training Scholarship; completed and published doctoral thesis.

Head Tutor · Southern Cross UniversityJan 2016 – Dec 2016 · 1 yr
Farmer · Kyogle Shire, Northern Rivers, NSW, AustraliaJan 2014 – Present · 12 yrs 11 mos
Casual Academic · University of Technology Sydney (UTS) and Insearch UTSJan 2006 – Dec 2014 · 9 yrs

Education

PhD in Peace and Conflict Studies · University of New England (UNE)2018 – 2022
Master's by Research in New Anarchist Thought and Contemporary Religiosity · University of Sydney (USYD)2030 – 2012
Bachelor of Arts in Politics and International Relations · University of Wollongong (UOW)2030 – 2005

Certifications and awards

Diploma of Counselling2024 – 2026
Diploma of Counselling2024 – 2026
Australian Government Research Training Scholarship2018 – 2022

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