Jenness joined the ERA as CEO in November 2017. She has worked extensively in the state and commonwealth governments, most recently as executive director at the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation. Prior to that she was with the Department of Commerce. Jenness has significant experience working in the resources sector, leading economic policy development, commercial negotiations and large-scale project development for Western Australia. Jenness is currently on leave from her role as convenor of the NRCoP’s WA chapter committee.