About Karen Joe

Topic: Household water treatment and safe storage

Karen Joe is an accomplished global health and international development professional with over a decade of experience. Karen was recognized as a 2020 Canadian Women in Global Health Emerging Leader. She has a proven ability to distill complex topics into clear, actionable insights that support effective decision-making and learning. Since 2019, she has worked at CAWST, delivering capacity development workshops and training programs around the world, as well as providing technical consulting support. With deep expertise in global health and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), and a strong foundation in cultural competency, she is known for building effective, collaborative relationships across diverse regional contexts.