Jean brings a wealth of knowledge and over 25 years of experience across the disability and social sectors, including disability, allied health, Indigenous health, community development, CALD community programs, mental health, suicide prevention, homelessness, refugee resettlement, social enterprise, housing, substance misuse and counselling. Jean also has expertise in banking, finance, business management and start-ups, quality management systems, partnership collaborations and governance.

A dedicated mother to her sons, one who has Autism and ADHD, Jean connects through optimism that brings people together to solve complex problems.

In addition to her two boys, Jean’s kelpie (Kitty) is a huge part of her family and loves to dirty Jean’s ute with her muddy paws out in Western Queensland.