Karin is a recognised leader in the agriculture and clean energy space. Her international and professional history combines more than 20 years of engagement with Governments and communities around contemporary environmental issues.

She lives on a cotton and wheat farm in the Central West NSW and is passionate about driving innovation to grow vibrant farms and regional communities.

She is Director of Farm Renewables Consulting and co-authored two reports ‘Farm Powered’ commissioned by Farmers for Climate Action, and ‘Pursuing an Agrivoltaics Future in Australia’ in partnership with EnergyCo NSW.

Karin is an Agrifuture’s Rural Women’s Award alumni, a Board member for RE Alliance and a member of the NSW Farmers ‘Energy Transition Taskforce.’ She was listed in the Top 100 Green Energy Players, in The Australian newspaper in 2023.