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Jess Coldrey is an artist and sustainability strategist weaving ideas into impact.

Her goal is to connect the dots between stakeholders to reimagine how we live, build and belong.

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Art

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A woman (Jess Coldrey) in a pink sweater operates a robotic arm with a tablet in a room with wooden cabinets and an air conditioning unit.
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Strategy

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Impact

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Work with Jess

Advocating for Women

Supported by Endometriosis Australia and Melbourne Fringe Festival, Jess’ art exhibition Into the Rabbit Hole vividly portrayed the complexities and comforts of her personal journey with chronic pain using contemporary quilts and surreal digital imagery.

Coaching

Check out Jess’ coaching page to hear from young people she’s supported on their path to impact.

“Working with Jess helped me get a clearer view of who I am, who I want to be, the impact I hope to have, and how those things connect.”

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Bring Jess to Your Stage

Watch Jess in action on her speaking page for a 3-minute introduction into the topics she’s most passionate about sharing.

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A young woman (Jess Coldrey) with dark wavy hair takes a selfie in a bookstore, holding an open book in front of her chest. Behind her are bookshelves filled with various books related to health, science, and self-improvement.
Five people are sitting on a stage in front of a large colorful screen. The screen displays a question starting with 'What do you have for someone thinking of incorporating interactivity into their next piece?'

“As a systems thinker, Jess is passionate about social impact and supporting others. She mentors young women, coaches emerging professionals in sustainability and STEM, and contributes to the community through creative residencies and advisory roles.” – Read her full biography here.

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