Jessica Smith

Jessica Smith OAM PLY, is a leading international advocate for diversity and inclusion, and accessibility.

As a keynote and motivational speaker, writer, lecturer and using her social media presence, Jessica helps facilitate honest conversations about diversity and accessiblity to highlight practical solutions to improve the lack of inclusivity within society. She combines personal experience with her academic research to formulate strategic initiatives to help people understand the complexities associated with disability and inclusion, and in doing so, delivers genuine social impact.

Jessica was born missing her left arm, then at 18 months old suffered terrible burns from an accident that left her with permanent scarring on her neck and chest. Far from holding her back, she worked tirelessly and determinedly to become a world-class swimmer, representing Australia for seven years and competing in the 2004 Paralympic Games.

Jessica has recently relocated from Australia to Dubai, where she is working as a speaker and advisor on the topics of diversity and inclusion.