Meet the team - Jennifer
In our latest installment of Meet the Team, we sat down with our newly appointed QLD Customer Engagaement Manager, Jennifer. She shares what she sees as the biggest opportunities and challenges in the disability support sector, and shares some of her secret talents and reveals little-known facts.
Read on to get to know Jennifer.
Tell us a bit about yourself
I grew up all over America and traveled around the world extensively but originally, I am from Texas, I have lived in AU for over 19 years, it is home. I love dancing, cooking, eating good food, traveling, reading, learning new things and spending time with my son and eating some more. Big Foodie!
When did you join NNA?
In May 2021 (last week!).
What do you see as the biggest challenge in the disability sector today?
Quality staffing solutions
What do you see as the biggest opportunity for the disability support sector/providers?
To provide holistic client centric disability support and training.
What is a little-known fact about yourself?
I am creative and super handy, I fix my toilets, renovated my whole house on my own, and secretly I am an interior designer at heart. It’s my job to make things pretty I joke.
Quick Round:
- Biggest pet peeve? People being rude and hateful
- Favourite place in the world? Being home with my son
- Favourite food? Pasta and desert
What are you most excited about looking ahead in your new job?
I love learning and hearing people's stories, I hope I will learn new skills. It’s wonderful to see clients succeed toward their goals and feel good about the supports they have relationships with to help get them there.
