Jackie Coates

Jackie Coates is a corporate sustainability leader with a strong focus on social innovation and digital technology. Currently serving as the Head of the Telstra Foundation in Australia and Board Trustee of the Telstra Foundation Philippines, Jackie oversees a significant philanthropic investment fund dedicated to utilizing technology for the betterment of humanity.

Her strategic and entrepreneurial approach aims to support digital change makers in the non-profit sector and empower young digital creators in remote and regional Australia. Jackie is an advocate for the responsible and inclusive development of new technologies, encouraging young individuals to actively engage in tech creation over mere consumption. Alongside her professional endeavors, she identifies as a feminist, a mother, a tech optimist, and a grant-maker, striving to manage multiple responsibilities effectively.