Jenni is a descendant of the Ngemba people, originally from Brewarrina in Western NSW. She holds a Masters of Leadership from Deakin University and a Bachelor of Social Science. Jenni spent time in state and federal government management, before transitioning into NGO leadership, with roles spanning CEO, Manager, Planner and Community Development Worker over the past 20 years.
Jenni is the Chair of the NSW Financial Inclusion Network and a Board Member of NSW Council of Social Service. She’s a member of the Planning Institute of Australia, the Australian Human Resource Institute and the Institute of Managers and Leaders. Jenni has an unwavering commitment to social justice, financial inclusion, and ending homelessness. She believes in the power of grassroots community support and truly integrated, wraparound services in changing the lives of disadvantaged people.