Our team

Jess leads the work that Good Things Foundation does in Australia. She supports the team, connects with local, state, national and international stakeholders and most importantly ensures that we are building a strong, collaborative and supported network of great community organisations across the country. Jess is a community worker at heart and has lived in three states of Australia, so she loves travelling to all the different parts of this wide-brown land to meet people doing great work in their communities. She ensures that the Good Things Foundation team is providing high-quality support to our Network Partners and knows that to do that, we need to be constantly listening, learning and improving.

Linda is a brand, marketing and communications specialist with experience across not for profit, government and corporate organisations in both Australia and the UK. An inspirational leader, skilled strategic thinker, experienced stakeholder manager and marketing specialist, Linda is passionate about tackling social inequality and driving positive social impact through innovative campaigning, communication and advocacy.

Sherry is a dedicated leader committed to creating a better world. As the Director of Digital Inclusion and Programs at Good Things Australia, she empowers individuals and communities through technology. Prior to this role, she served as the National Manager, Digital Operations & Services at Lifeline Australia, where she spearheaded the launch of a nationwide 24/7 remote Digital Crisis Support service, significantly improving access to critical mental health resources.

With a unique blend of authentic leadership (MBA-International Business), clinical understanding of mental health practices (MA – Counselling), and extensive experience across non-profit, board, and corporate environments, Sherry brings a global perspective to her work. Having lived and worked in various countries, she now calls the beautiful Blue Mountains home.

Dedicated to fostering future leaders, Sherry invests in developing conscious leadership skills and provides tools for success in a changing world. Her passion for continuous learning and positive outcomes is evident in all her endeavors.

Zena’s role is to ensure the organisation’s internal systems, tools and processes are in place, available and efficient, to support the broader team in service delivery. She has oversight of Finance, Human Resources, Digital and Technology, Legal, Compliance, Insurances, Administration and Project Management aspects of the organisation.

When not creating plans and checklists or gushing over colourful Monday.com boards, Zena can be found studying human anatomy, reading on stars and planets or staring at artworks trying to understand how they were created.

As Head of Engagement & Learning at Good Things Australia, Cassandra mobilises communities, creates campaigns and builds capacity to close the digital divide. Working across communications, digital, advocacy, engagement and learning, she finds opportunities to educate people on what the digital divide means for everyday Australians, share knowledge and advocate for solutions.