Meet our new team member: Jen Smith

Please join us in welcoming Jen Smith to the Plan C team! She’s hit the ground running on our Youth Disaster Resilience and Preparing with Pride projects, and we’re absolutely thrilled to have her on board. Jen brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to community, and we think you’ll agree—she’s a perfect fit for our values.

We asked her to share a few words about herself:

"I feel deeply connected to the Northern Rivers and I’m passionate about making the region a better, stronger place for everyone. Before joining Plan C, I worked alongside local community organisations, helping them access grants and build capacity. The power of grassroots organisations to rebuild and regenerate our region is truly inspiring. People are stronger together and I love how Plan C helps connect likeminded people to empower them and their communities.

In my new role, I’m coordinating and facilitating Youth Disaster Resilience workshops and the ‘Preparing with Pride’ initiative for the LGBTIQ+ community, both of which align with my commitment to strengthening our community. Joining Plan C feels like the perfect fit because their mission resonates with my values of creating lasting, inclusive change. I’m excited to bring my experience in community work and program development to the team and make a meaningful impact."