The President of Industry Professor Association takes pride in presenting this citation to Industry Professor – Karen Perks
1. Industry Experience
Karen Perks brings over 15 years of diverse and high-impact professional experience across the domains of business writing, tender strategy, and health innovation. She is the Founder and Director of Bid and Business Writers, a consulting firm that provides strategic tender and grant writing services to businesses, government entities, and non-profit organisations. Karen’s experience spans the development of multimillion-dollar bids, government funding proposals, and procurement strategies—demonstrating deep expertise in both commercial communications and public sector requirements.
Her track record in business consulting is evidenced by successful client engagements across sectors including infrastructure, healthcare, defence, and local government. Karen’s role frequently requires analysing complex scopes of work, interpreting procurement frameworks, and crafting compelling narratives that align with client objectives—skills she has honed over more than a decade of operational leadership and strategic consulting.
Beyond this, Karen is also the Founder of MiKare Health, an innovative health-tech initiative driven by her personal advocacy and insight into patient experience. MiKare focuses on integrating AI and data into healthcare navigation, particularly for women managing chronic health conditions. This venture positions Karen at the intersection of digital innovation and healthcare reform, where she is shaping new models of care and consumer empowerment.
2. Industry Endorsements
Karen’s expertise is recognised by peers and institutions across her professional fields. Her consulting firm Bid and Business Writers is widely trusted by commercial and public-sector clients for its ability to translate complex requirements into persuasive and compliant documentation. The firm has delivered hundreds of successful outcomes for clients—resulting in contract wins, grant approvals, and business expansion. This sustained success is a strong indicator of professional recognition.
She is regularly cited by colleagues and clients for her integrity, attention to detail, and strategic clarity. On the MiKare Health platform and through other health advocacy work, Karen’s voice has also been acknowledged in media outlets such as the ABC, and she has engaged with academic institutions on research related to women’s health pathways and patient-centred models of care. Her influence as both a practitioner and advocate has created tangible change in how services are accessed, funded, and delivered.
3. Industry Training and Knowledge Sharing
Karen Perks is a dedicated knowledge-sharer, contributing to workforce and industry development through direct mentorship, professional development sessions, and accessible public content. She has developed a range of practical tools and frameworks for businesses pursuing procurement opportunities—resources used by both SMEs and larger organisations to improve their bidding capacity.
Karen has also authored educational content around grant writing, persuasive communication, and health advocacy. Through MiKare Health, she has created platforms that not only deliver digital health services but also educate users about diagnostics, communication with providers, and system navigation. This reflects a commitment to inclusive, evidence-based learning for both industry professionals and consumers.
In recognition of her leadership in commercial consultancy and health system innovation, Karen Perks is awarded the title of Industry Professor in Healthcare Advocacy and Innovative Technology.
- About the Author
- More info
As CEO of Industry Professor Association, I have a passion for education and learning that leads towards a productive outcome for Industry. The Industry Professor Association is a non-profit organisation that recognises industry expertise and experience and helps members gain the ultimate recognition of their Industry career. We also help organise their industry expertise by converting it into digital learning products and sharing it with a learner hungry world.
As a previous Head of School – Southbank Institute of Technology, it gave me great insight into educational design, corporate client learning needs, government policy and strategies. My goal was to meet the needs of industry in regards to providing graduates who were highly trained in practical skills and employability skills. Whilst meeting the learning style of a generation that is highly engaging with communication channels, and immersed in collaboration to gain learning at their time, place and pace.