About Us

Our Team

Karen Gregory

Chief Executive Officer
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 leads the in-person and on-demand judicial education teams and steers the strategic direction of the NJCA, managing operations and resources.

Helen Challinor

Judicial Education Manager – Programming
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
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.

Evie Farrell

Judicial Education Support Officer
Evie is our Judicial Education Support Officer.

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.

James Walker

Judicial Education Support Officer