Dr Renae Jones

Meet Dr Renae

Renae is a passionate leader working at the intersection of business, education, and social enterprise, driven by the belief that young people everywhere deserve opportunities to lead, innovate, and thrive. With a career spanning sectors and systems, Renae brings a unique lens to entrepreneurial education, one that bridges research and practice. In 2021, Renae was honoured to be named Entrepreneurial Educator of the Year, recognising her commitment to transforming education through purpose-driven learning.
 

As Co-Author of the Playbook for Entrepreneurial Education, Renae has helped shape a national conversation around empowering students with the mindset and skills to solve real-world problems. At Young Change Agents, Renae has led projects that bring this vision to life, including:
 

• Diversity and Inclusion: Proudly managed the Youth with Disability Program in partnership with Aspen Medical, ensuring all young people have access to changemaking pathways.
   

• E3 Connect Series: Curating and delivering national opportunities for educators to connect, collaborate, and lead change in entrepreneurial education.
   

• Global Credential for Entrepreneurial Education: Steered this strategic collaboration with the University of Melbourne through to completion, supporting the professional recognition of educators championing this work.
   

Renae is proud to be part of the leadership team driving Young Change Agents toward our bold vision to reach 2 million young people by 2030. Leading alongside an inspiring team, Renae is energised daily by the impact we’re creating in classrooms, communities, and across the education system.