Karen Garrott

Karen Garrott has a diverse work experience spanning several organizations. Most recently, they have been working as a Community Counsellor at Haddington Community Council since 2022. Prior to that, they served as an Engagement Lead and Head of Stoke Support Scotland at the Stroke Association from 2018. Karen also held the position of Chair of the Board of Directors at Sleep Scotland from 2017 to 2019, where they provided strategic support and trained professionals to support vulnerable young people and their families. Additionally, Karen worked as an Operations Manager for Scotland, Northern Ireland, and the Isle of Man at RNIB from 2017 to 2018. Before that, they served as the Director of Programmes Implementation at Mariestopes International from 2014 to 2017. Karen also worked as the Director in Sierra Leone at Freedom from Fistula Foundation, where they played a key role in preparing the hospital for an Ebola outbreak. Karen has prior experience as a Board Member at ELCAP from 2011 to 2013 and as a Country Manager at CBM UK, The Overseas Disability Organisation from 2010 to 2013. Karen began their career as a Senior Family Support Officer at Down's Syndrome Scotland from 2000 to 2010 and also served as a Board Member and Chairperson of the Sub Committee on Inclusive Education at Inclusion Europe from 2005 to 2008.

Karen Garrott completed their education chronologically as follows:

From 1976 to 1977, Karen attended Stewarton High School in Ayrshire and Penilee Secondary School in Glasgow. Karen did not pursue a degree or specific field of study during this time.

From 1977 to 1983, Karen attended Penilee Secondary School. It is not mentioned whether they obtained a degree or studied a specific field during this period.

From 1996 to 1998, Karen attended Paisley University, Strathclyde University, and Edinburgh University. Karen obtained a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Health Studies, a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) in Community Education, and a Master of Science (MSc) in Childhood Studies.

Apart from their formal education, Karen Garrott holds a certification in Leadership in Project Management from PM4DEV. However, the details regarding the specific institution, month, and year of obtaining the certification are not provided.