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Jess Lawrence is an experienced professional in the field of early years planning and development services, currently serving as an Early Years Planning Project Officer at Macedon Ranges Shire Council. With a strong background in collective impact and place-based initiatives, Jess Lawrence is passionate about addressing complex social issues and fostering positive social change. An advocate for collaboration and participatory practices, Jess Lawrence possesses expertise in "big picture thinking" and is dedicated to building community and organizational capacity to effectively measure impact. Previous roles include Development Services Project Officer at Mount Alexander Shire Council, Youth & Middle Years Development & Evaluation Officer at City of Stonnington, and extensive experience in various roles within the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, among others. Jess Lawrence holds multiple degrees in fine arts and sociology and anthropology from RMIT University, University of Melbourne, and Deakin University.