Chief Operating Officer

• Sep 2021 - Present

International Speaker | Diversity & Inclusion Consultant

• Jan 2010 - Present

Jessica is an accomplished motivational speaker and MC, having stood on many platforms throughout schools, universities, businesses and community organisations, including the UN, where she shares her personal journey and highlights the importance of Mental Health awareness, focusing particularly on body image, diversity and eating disorders. Jessica completed a BSc. Population Health from the University of Wollongong, Australia, as well as an Executive Education degree at INSEAD. She is also writing her PhD application to be accepted for a Doctorate in Health Psychology. Jessica is continually acknowledged for her incredible advocacy work; awarded ‘Emerging Leader’ by the Australian Government at the Positive Body Image awards, as well as being awarded a Pride of Australia Medal. In 2015 Jessica was a state finalist for Young Australian of The Year and more recently in 2017 she was named Cosmopolitan Magazine ‘Woman of The Year’ in the category of Game Changer. Most recently, Jessica was awarded one of Australia’s highest honours, the Medal of the Order of Australia for a number of roles within the community, and dedication to sport.

Author

• Jan 2015 - Present

Just Jessica is a series of children's books that focus on diversity, disability awareness and positive body image. Just Jessica is a series of children's books that focus on diversity, disability awareness and positive body image.

Program Director & Health Promotion Officer

• Jan 2014 - Jul 2015

Dr YES (Youth Education Sessions) Youth Education Sessions - is a school based health initiative run under the auspices of the Australian Medical Association (AMA) Foundation. The program is delivered and facilitated by volunteer medical students from the University of Western Australia. The program delivers peer based education sessions to high school students in Perth and around the state, with focus on Sexual Health, Mental Health, and Alcohol & Other Drugs. The sessions focus on increasing knowledge of preventative health strategies, reducing misconceptions surrounding doctors and health care, as well as empowering students to be proactive about their own health. Dr YES sees as many as 15,000 students a year in Perth and other areas of the State.

Workshop Facilitator & Presenter

• 2012 - 2015

Facilitate and present; evidence based, prevention focused workshops, trainings and sessions to professionals, parents and young people around Australia. Facilitate and present; evidence based, prevention focused workshops, trainings and sessions to professionals, parents and young people around Australia.

Program Coordinator

• Aug 2013 - Dec 2013

Go Girls! is part of the YMCA’s Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring initiative, and targets young girls aged from 12-14 years, who are then matched with volunteer female mentors aged between 18-25. Go Girls! aims to instil positive body image and the importance of exercise and healthy balanced eating into the minds of young girls and reflects the YMCA’s philosophy of helping people grow in mind, body and spirit Go Girls! is part of the YMCA’s Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring initiative, and targets young girls aged from 12-14 years, who are then matched with volunteer female mentors aged between 18-25. Go Girls! aims to instil positive body image and the importance of exercise and healthy balanced eating into the minds of young girls and reflects the YMCA’s philosophy of helping people grow in mind, body and spirit

Clinical Trials Coordinator

• Jul 2012 - Dec 2013

Oncology Oncology

Trial Coordinator

• Jun 2010 - Dec 2011

Research Assistant

• Jul 2006 - Dec 2006

Paralympian

• 2004 - 2004

Swimming At age 13, youngest member of the Australia Swimming Team. Represented Australia from age 13 to 20 Athens 2004 - Australia Paralympic Team World Rankings: 100 Butterfly - 6th 100 Freestyle - 11th 50 Freestyle - 9th Swimming At age 13, youngest member of the Australia Swimming Team. Represented Australia from age 13 to 20 Athens 2004 - Australia Paralympic Team World Rankings: 100 Butterfly - 6th 100 Freestyle - 11th 50 Freestyle - 9th