Mentors in Melbourne

Jacqui Abbott

Director

Jacqui Abbott Consulting

Jacqui is an experienced coach and senior executive with 25 years industry experience. With detailed knowledge of implementing gender diversity in many workplaces, Jacqui coaching focus is predominantly with women: transitioning to or already in executive roles; becoming a working parent; seeking increased flexibility or developing more sustainable careers. Passionate to create cultures that are more supportive of diversity and inclusion Jacqui has held corporate roles with organisations such as Allens, Ford Motor Company, Shell Australia, Orica, Arthur Andersen, EY, NBN, Grant Thornton/ Fordham and Newcrest Mining. Past board member of Diversity Council Australia, continuing DCA Research Committee and D&I Australian HR Institute Advisory Committee member. Jacqui’s PhD explored the latest thinking related to management and employee perspectives of work/life benefits in large multinationals.

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Content Marketer at Mentor Walks, Tess’s professional life is shaped by a desire to drive gender equality and build an inclusive society. Her passion and experience saw her lead the social media arm of the Teach Us Consent campaign, pulling mandatory consent education for Australian students over the line in March 2022.

She is currently completing her Bachelor of Communications (Social and Political Science) at UTS and is most energised and inspired when surrounded with powerhouse women.