Our Judicial Education Team

Karen Gregory

Chief Executive Officer

+61 2 6125 1443
karen.gregory@anu.edu.au

Karen leads the NJCA office and works closely with the Council on best practice governance. She also works closely with the Programs Advisory Committee’s oversight of existing and future programs. Karen is responsible for all the NJCA’s operations;she leads the in-person and on-demand judicial education teams, steers the strategic direction of the NJCA and manages operations and resources. Karen has worked in law and education for over 25 years. She is a member of the Judicial Council on Diversity and Inclusion (JCDI) and the Advisory Board of the Commonwealth Judicial Education Institute (CJEI).

Helen Challinor

Judicial Education Manager – Programming

+61 02 6125 5249
helen.challinor@anu.edu.au

Helen is our Judicial Education Manager – Programming. She brings a unique blend of experience in both education and marketing resulting strong program design, development and delivery skills, strategic planning expertise, excellent people management and communication skills and a sophisticated understand of adult learning principles. Helen works closely with all other members of the team to ensure NJCA judicial education programs and events are engaging and impactful.

Lisa Cram

Program and Events Manager

+61 2 6125 0663
lisa.cram@anu.edu.au

Lisa is our Events and Programs Manager, overseeing both flagship, specialty and custom built programs. In particular, Lisa manages the National Judicial Orientation Program, the Heads of Jurisdiction program and the Oral Decisions program. Lisa manages programs in close co-ordination with program committees, with enthusiastic, curious, thoughtful and thorough attention to detail.

Aisha Collins

Judicial Education – Research Officer

+61 2 6125 5249

Aisha is the NJCA Research Officer. She is currently studying a LLB / Arts degree at the ANU

Evie Farrell

Judicial Education Support Officer

+61 2 6125 5249

Evie is our Judicial Education Support Officer. She is currently studying a LLB / Arts degree at the ANU.

Aidan Harris

Intern – Semester 1 2025

Aidan is currently studying a LLB (Hons)/ Public Policy degree at the ANU and works as a Law Clerk at the Australian Government Solicitor.

Sunita Kumar

Judicial Education Manager – Operations

sunita.kumar@anu.edu.au

Sunita is our Judicial Education Manager – Operations. She brings extensive experience in governance, strategy, and operations across education, policy, and not-for-profit sectors. Her strengths lie in streamlining systems, managing projects, and ensuring efficient program delivery. With strong stakeholder engagement, financial oversight, and organisational leadership skills, Sunita supports the team to ensure NJCA programs run smoothly and deliver meaningful impact.

James Walker