Karen Walkes

Ms. Karen Walkes is currently the Director of Engineering. Prior to joining GAIA Inc. Ms Walkes held the position of Acting Chief Engineer, Maintenance and Development Unit, Ministry of International Transport.   Prior to joining Government, Ms Walkes worked with Williams Industries Inc. and held the position of Chief Engineer, Caribbean Metals Limited, St. Lucia. Ms Walkes is a graduate of Columbia University, New York, with a BSc. in Civil Engineering and a MSc. in Structural Engineering/Construction Management.  Ms Walkes also holds a Masters in Business Administration (Distinction) from the University of the West Indies and is a Registered Engineer. Ms. Walkes has recently been elected President of the Lions Club of Barbados Central and re-elected to the Executive of the Barbados Association of Professional Engineers.