Mary Kay Walker
Mary Kay Walker joined Parkinson’s NSW in 2018 as Chief Operating Officer. In that role, she was responsible for delivering on the organisation’s services-led strategy by driving sustainable financial and operational performance.
Her priorities are contributing to the National Parkinson’s Action Plan and advocating for NSW Government Ministries and NSW Health. She strengthens relationships with researchers, Movement Disorder Specialists, and Parkinson’s nurses nationwide.
Before joining Parkinson’s NSW, Mary Kay built a 32-year career in key finance and administration roles in Australia and the United States. She holds a Bachelor of Science with a double major in Mathematics, a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Psychology from the University of Sydney, and a Diploma in Securities and Financial Markets from the Financial Services Institute of Australasia.