Jessica Lonard

Jessica Lonard is an accomplished educational professional with extensive experience in library and information services, sustainability coordination, and digital learning facilitation. Currently serving as the Head of Library and Information Services at St Patrick's College, Strathfield since January 2024, Jessica also holds the position of Convenor for the Teacher Librarians Professional Learning Advisory Committee at the Association of Independent Schools of NSW since April 2019. Previously, Jessica worked at Saint Ignatius' College Riverview for over a decade in various roles including Reconciliation with Creation - Sustainability Coordinator and Head of Library and Information Services. Jessica co-founded ed/it women co. and has held librarian positions at St Aloysius' College and within the NSW Department of Education and Communities. Jessica's educational background includes a Master's in Education (Teacher Librarianship) from Charles Sturt University and a Graduate Certificate in International Baccalaureate Education from The University of Notre Dame Australia.