Relevant

A Council should be representative of the diversity of a region. Jenny  understands what it’s like to be raising kids on the Coast right now; understands first-hand, what it’s like to manage a successful business & knows the sacrifice required to volunteer, understanding its benefits for the community. She is actively engaged with a variety of business, social and community groups, giving her a unique appreciation for the diversity of our region. Jenny also recognises that there is a delicate balance between growth and sustainability and wants to see our culture, heritage and environment preserved for generations to come.

Involved

Jenny’s strong ties to the local community have been forged through agribusiness and volunteering with many local groups and events including;

• Former President of the Glasshouse Country Chamber of Commerce, and establishing AgriBusiness and Future Planning Sub Committees.
• Current Committee Member for RDA (Regional Development of Australia) Sunshine Coast & Moreton Bay
• Current Board Member Glasshouse Christian College, Beerwah
• Part of the Team who set up the Glasshouse Country Disaster Management Network
• Current SconeTime Volunteer
• Involved with Aura Connected / Aura Business since 2019 – volunteering at events and festivals
• Coordinator and Program Director for the Glasshouse Country Carols 2011-2017
• Music Director and Stage Manager for the Glasshouse Country Street Parties,  Beerwah
• Beerwah’s Got Talent at Charity Sports Days
• Stage and Sound Setup for ANZAC & Remembrance Services
• Volunteering with Music Department at Glasshouse Christian College School Musicals
• Music Director at the Glasshouse Country Baptist Church for almost 20 years…
• among many other roles…

Qualified

Jenny is passionate about people and has an active interest in community issues. This, combined with her extensive business and board experience, has provided her with significant experience in negotiation (both international and local), human resources, administration, account-keeping and marketing, strategy, policy and decision making.

Jenny holds:

• Diploma of Liberal Arts,
• Bachelor of Psychological Science 
• Master of Business Administration (MBA)

A diverse range of volunteering and business roles have provided Jenny with opportunities to develop effective communication skills, the ability to engage with a range of people, demonstrate leadership and work effectively as a member of a team.

Independent

Jenny is genuinely serving as an independent Candidate, highlighting her eagerness to work constructively with all levels of government, aligning closely with the community rather than any political party. She firmly believes we need to work together to achieve the best outcomes for our collective communities, advocating for the needs and aspirations of our residents. If elected, she will seek to approach both State and Federal representatives to try and coordinate combined ‘listening posts’ within the electorates.