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

A dedicated mother to her sons, one who has Autism and ADHD. leveraging off her lived experience, Jean volunteers with ADHD Australia developing national programs in the role of Manager Parent and Carers programs nationwide.

Alongside 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.