Karmen McNamara
McNamara at the Canadian National Championships in July 2019 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Born | October 12, 1983 |
| Occupation | Triathlete |
| Height | 157.5 cm (5 ft 2.0 in) |
| Weight | 130 lb (59 kg) |
| Life partner | Robert James (Jim) Rabb |
| Other interests | Advocacy for persons with disabilities and mental illness. |
| Website | http://www.karmenmcnamara.com/ |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Triathlon |
Karmen McNamara (born October 12, 1983) is a retired Canadian triathlete. She was previously CEO of The Kindness Factory. McNamara is the founder and General Manager of Help Ukraine Vancouver Island Society, a non-profit organization that supports Ukrainian refugees on Vancouver Island, in Canada. She is also known for her advocacy work with people with disabilities.
McNamara is a recipient of the 2025 Honorary Citizen award from the City of Victoria.
She was named as one of Vancouver Island's most Inspiring Women for her work in theatre, with Help Ukraine Vancouver Island, and as a Para-lympic guide.