Jenny Wells

Jenny joined the ACT Government in 2017 as Senior Director for the Office for Multicultural Affairs in the Community Services Directorate.  Prior to joining the ACT Government, Jenny worked extensively in the international sustainable development and humanitarian assistance sectors on policy development and program implementation with government and community organisations including the Australian and New Zealand Governments, Save the Children, Caritas and Oxfam. Jenny has a Bachelor of Business (Agriculture) and a Masters in International Development.  As Senior Director for the Office for Multicultural Affairs, Jenny is working across the ACT Government and with many community organisations to ensure barriers to inclusion are identified and addressed through evidence informed policy and outcomes focussed programs.  In addition to her professional work, Jenny volunteers with NSW SES to assist her local community in times of need.