Behind the Studio

Hi, I’m Jess, governance nerd, organisational psychology enthusiast, and your go-to person for making complexity feel simple.

From fast-moving startups to major corporates and charities, I’ve built a career helping organisations run smarter and lead with clarity. Whether it’s building governance frameworks from scratch, sharpening strategy, or helping leaders make better decisions, I bring a mix of practical experience, people-focused insight, and a whole lot of common sense.

My background blends corporate governance, non-profit leadership, and organisational psychology (yes, I’m the person who genuinely loves a good framework). I’m here to help organisations run smarter, teams work better, and boards feel confident, aligned, and future-ready.

Friendly, clear, and grounded, that’s my style. Governance doesn’t need to be scary. With the right tools and the right support, it can be a total game changer.

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From grassroots charities to high-growth startups and major corporates, here’s a glimpse into the organisations I’ve helped to strengthen, grow, and thrive.

Experience

Leaft Foods logo on a white background
A person in a boat on a river or lake surrounded by trees and mountains.
Silhouette of a cat sitting on a window ledge, looking out at the city skyline at sunset.
A stylized graphic of a knight's helmet with a red plume and the word 'KNIGHTS' written in blue underneath.
Logo of Queenstown Lakes District Council with mountain graphic and text
Logo with the words 'STEP AHEAD' and three stylized human figures walking, with the middle figure in yellow and the others in blue.
logo of Integrity Homes and Challenge Wanaka Narrows Challenge event, featuring a red and white swirl symbol with red and dark blue text.
Logo of Christchurch City Council, featuring text and a stylized depiction of the ChristChurch Cathedral spire with a circular background.
Stylized black and white illustration of a rabbit with a comic-style bubble saying 'Meow!'
Logo of the NSW Government, Department of Climate Change, Energy, Environment, and Water in New South Wales.
Logo for Primary Sports Canterbury featuring a stylized red figure with a dot above it, and the words "Primary Sports Canterbury" with "Sports" in large red letters and the rest in gray, along with the text "CPSSA - Since 1900."
A black-and-white illustration of a fish with a fishhook in its mouth.