Jessica Stevens is a Consultant based in Adelaide, bringing her experience of participatory methods and community-based evaluation with strong practical skills. Having worked for over fifteen years in the Australian community development sector and in international development, she is passionate about community-led social change and believes that involving the community in design and evaluation improves community ownership and impact. Jessica holds a Master’s Degree in International Studies (University of Adelaide, Australia) and a Graduate Certificate in Journalism (University of South Australia), a Diploma of Project Management (Australian Institute of Program Management), and a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (Southern Grampians Adult Education Inc.)

In her spare time, Jessica enjoys spending time with family and friends, listening to music, making friends with animals, and exploring the world and all its wonders.