From September 2010 to December 2019, Owen was CEO of the Foundation for Young Australians (FYA). During her tenure, FYA launched the New Work Order research series, encompassing seven reports analyzing the impact of digitization, the Fourth Industrial Revolution, and the emergence of gig workers and the Precariat on employment pathways for young Australians.[6] During this time, FYA also convened the Safe Schools Coalition Australia, directed to supporting school staff to create more inclusive school environments for same-sex-attracted, intersex and gender-diverse students, school staff and families. In 2020, Owen was appointed Co-Chair of Learning Creates Australia, which is focused on reforming accreditation systems in the Australian education system.[7] In the same year, she also co-founded AdaptabilityQ, a boutique strategic advisory service for non-government organisations.