Jessica McGoverne

Jessica joined Sedex in January 2018 and is responsible for Sedex’s corporate communications, public relations and public policy. This involves facilitating events, researching and analysing industry trends and responsible sourcing issues, and supporting organisations with knowledge to progress, and improve the lives of people the impact. Jessica has over 10 years’ experience working in public affairs, crisis communications and stakeholder engagement. She has led a number of development campaigns for multinational companies, and implemented stakeholder consultation strategies on behalf of the Australian Government around land rights and land use. Jessica holds a Bachelor of Communications and a Masters in International Development from the University of Sydney, and is a passionate human rights advocate. Originally from Australia, Jessica loves exploring new cultures and travelling new countries in her spare time.