Meet Team Roy: Karen Borg

Karen Borg has lived in Sailors Bay Ward since the 1980s and is a passionate advocate for the area. She loves the wonderful bush and harbour setting that residents enjoy, while also living in proximity to the shopping and dining options of Chatswood and the city.  

"We are so fortunate to have so much access to many great hikes, Northbridge Baths for a cooling summer dip and lots of waterways to explore if you enjoy canoeing or sailing," she said. 

"And, of course, I have a wonderful group of friends who live nearby if I want to catch up for a chat."

Karen grew up in Castlecrag, went to Chatswood High School and, after working and living overseas, returned to live in Willoughby, where she raised two children, who went to Willoughby Girls High School and Chatswood High School.

She is also President of the Willoughby South Progress Association, a community group that provides support for local residents to ensure that we protect and develop our community thoughtfully. 

When she's not campaigning for Team Roy, Karen is the Chief Executive Officer for Catholic Healthcare, a not-for-profit organisation that delivers care for elderly and vulnerable Australians.  

"One of our homes is St Pauls, on Eastern Valley Way in Northbridge," she said. "I feel very privileged to serve so many wonderful older people who have built so much of the country we live in today. I am also on a few boards, including a great Australian medical device innovation leader based in the Willoughby electorate in Crows Nest, called Somnomed."

Team Roy leader Roy McCullagh says he's the one who feels privileged to have Karen as his running mate. 

"Karen has been an invaluable support to me from the moment I decided to run for council," he said. "She's so dedicated to making Sailor's Bay Ward an even better place to live. I am constantly inspired by her ideas and energy." 

Vote 1 for Team Roy at the Willoughby City Council election on December 4, 2021.