Our dedicated staff are passionate about our advocacy work for children and youth. We have 13 staff members on our team with diverse educational and professional backgrounds, including social work, nursing, education, law and psychology.
Meet some of our staff and see why they are passionate about this work:
Karen Gray
Karen Gray is the Assistant Child and Youth Advocate. She was reappointed as the Acting Child and Youth Advocate on February 4, 2025 and held that role until June 2026. Prior to being the Acting Advocate, Ms. Gray was the Director of Individual Advocacy and Investigations at the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate and has been in this position since 2011. She was temporarily appointed as the Acting Child and Youth Advocate on January 14, 2022 and held this position until October 24, 2022 when a new Advocate was appointed.
Karen holds a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), a Bachelor of Social Work, a Master’s degree in Social Work and a Certificate in the Graduate Program of Teaching. She has been a Social Worker in Newfoundland and Labrador since 1986 and has worked in various roles in government departments, community health boards, Memorial University and community practice for more than 35 years.
Karen has consistently championed the rights of children and youth in all capacities she has held.
