Meet our team

Kate Timmins (she/her) holds qualifications in Communications and Counselling, as well as Family Dispute Resolution. She brings over 30 years experience working across community services in inner Sydney, with extensive practice and a longstanding focus on supporting women affected by trauma, family and domestic violence, sexual assault, mental illness, and other forms of abuse and disadvantage.

As CEO of the B Miles Women’s Foundation, Kate works with government, corporate and community partners, and stakeholders to strengthen service systems and advance advocacy that improves outcomes for women experiencing housing instability. Drawing on extensive systems reform experience, she combines frontline insight with strategic collaboration to drive practical, evidence-informed change.

Kate has also contributed to state-wide sector leadership, through her service on the Policy Council of Homelessness NSW, as well as other advisory councils and committees that focus on policy reform, partnership-building, and translating on-the-ground realities into system change.

Sharlene is deeply committed to social justice and advocates for women who face barriers to stable housing and ongoing mental health support. Her work is grounded in trauma-informed, recovery-oriented practice and a strong belief in dignity, recovery, and meaningful outcomes for all.

Kara (she/her) has worked with B Miles Women’s Foundation in various roles since 2007. In 2015, she completed a Master of Psychology (Clinical) and established a private psychology practice that primarily works with women engaged in Sydney’s specialist homelessness sector. Kara’s primary approach to therapy is relational and skills-based (DBT, ACT, CBT). Kara is a member of the Australian Psychological Society and the APS College of Clinical Psychologists.  She is a Psychology Board of Australia approved supervisor for registrars completing their clinical internships. Kara is passionate about enabling access to psychological therapy for women who are in recovery from homelessness and trauma. 

Kerry (she/her) has worked at B Miles Women’s Foundation since 2016. She has over 10 years’ experience in social services and holds a degree in psychology. After university Kerry went onto work in mental health rehab for males with complex mental health needs with a forensic background.

Kerry is passionate about raising mental health awareness, social justice and building a more equal and inclusive future for all. And, she loves that in her role she gets to work with so many amazing, compassionate and resilient women.

Lok (she/her) has worked for B Miles Women’s Foundation since late 2016. She has more than a decade of experience in the community services sector across specialised case management, supporting women impacted by mental ill health and domestic/family violence, commonwealth programs for people aging in their own home and occupational rehabilitation for injured workers.

Lok holds a Master of Social Work (Qualifying) as well as a GradDip in Rehabilitation Counselling. She loves making a little difference every day, sharing the joy when clients receive housing offers and moments when they celebrate their achievements.

Michelle joined B Miles Women’s Foundation in 2023. She has more than three years of experience working in social services and has primarily supported women impacted by substance abuse, mental ill health and domestic/family violence.

Michelle is passionate about social justice, equity and helping women access the appropriate supports to assist them in making positive changes in their lives.

Monique (she/her) joined B Miles Women’s Foundation in 2023. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Science, with a major in neuroscience and is continuing her education in Nursing specialising in Mental Health. Monique is committed to making a positive impact on the lives of individuals impacted by mental ill health. Over the past five years, she has worked in diverse community service settings providing support to young people and individuals experiencing homelessness, substance use and mental ill health.

Throughout her career, Monique has demonstrated a commitment to advocacy for mental health. She firmly believes in eliminating stigma and raising awareness about mental health issues, fostering empathy and understanding in society.

Charlotte recently co-Chaired the Federal Governments, Anti-BullyingRapid Review. She is a Clinical Advisor at The Alannah and MadelineFoundation and an Advisory Board member at Dolly’s Dream. Charlotte isalso a member of the Board of Directors at The World Congress on Family Law & Children’s Rights.