Currently engaged as the Director of Strategic and Governance Services at Edith Cowan University, Jo who also holds roles as ECU’s General Counsel and University Secretary, joined the Board of Tennis West as a Board appointed Director in March 2021.

Having gained a Bachelor of Arts from the University of WA in addition to a Bachelor of Laws from Murdoch University; Jo brings extensive legal experience which spans some 20 years across both in house and private practice roles.

With a strong personal commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and through her role of supporting the development of ECU’s Reconciliation Action Plan and other equity initiatives, Jo’s experience will support the Boards commitment to furthering the diversity and inclusion goals of Tennis West.

Hailing from a long line of passionate tennis players, Jo grew up playing on the grass courts of Alexander Park Tennis Club, going on to represent both her school and state as a junior representative player. With three children who currently play junior pennants at UWA, Jo is keen to share her love for the game both on and off the court.