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Karen McNeil is a researcher affiliated with Macquarie University's Department of Management and the University of Newcastle's Faculty of Business and Law. She holds a PhD in Management (University of Newcastle, 2015) and an MBA (2004). Her primary research focuses on resilience in workplace contexts, healthcare management, and interdisciplinary team dynamics. She has led projects on mental health in mining, gender equality in medical technology, and rural healthcare workforce challenges. Key collaborations include studies on nurse practitioner roles and dementia care models.
Education:
- PhD in Management, University of Newcastle (2011–2014)
- MBA (with Merit), University of Newcastle (2000–2004)
- Bachelor of Commerce (Psychology & Industrial Relations), University of Newcastle (1981–1985)
Research interests span organizational behavior, healthcare systems innovation, and resilience strategies. Her work emphasizes practical applications in healthcare, mining, and education sectors. Recent projects include the Resilience and Mental Health in Mining initiative and evaluations of collaborative dementia care models.
Grants and projects include interdisciplinary studies funded by Macquarie and Newcastle universities, focusing on workforce well-being and healthcare policy. She has co-authored over 30 peer-reviewed articles and contributed to impactful reports on nursing workforce stress and rural healthcare barriers.
