Monique Jackson is a leader in health and human services policy, with specialist expertise in mental health, alcohol and other drugs (AOD), domestic and family violence, and child protection. She advises government, not-for-profit and private sector clients on system design and reform, drawing on more than 20 years of experience across Australia, the UK, Asia, and North America.

Monique leads the Public Policy practice at Nous and is deeply committed to working in partnership with First Nations organisations and communities to improve outcomes. She brings a strong focus on evidence, equity and collaboration to complex policy challenges.

She is Chair of the Board of a family violence and child protection service, and a Board Member of an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation supporting First Nations young people in out-of-home care.

Prior to joining Nous, Monique worked in clinical research and clinical development strategy in Asia, the UK, and US. She has also served as advisor to paediatric AIDS treatment for Africa, a non-government organisation working across 24 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Monique holds a Bachelor of Medical Sciences from Macquarie University and an Executive Master’s of Business Administration from the London School of Economics and Political Sciences.