Jodie Ryan
Mrs Jodie Ryan
Aboriginal Business Development OfficerDepartment of Innovation, Industry and Regional Development
Jodie Ryan is a leader and role model for young indigenous people across Ballarat and the Western Region of Victoria. She has represented Australian indigenous people at a state, national and international level.
Born in Ballarat in 1975 and after completing her secondary schooling at Ballarat High School, she gained a Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Ballarat in 1999. She is currently completing the Certified Practising Accountants (CPA) program.
Jodie has worked in various roles in Aboriginal Affairs and Finance. Currently she is employed by the Victorian Department of Innovation, Industry and Regional Development as an Aboriginal Business Development Officer, where she assists indigenous individuals and community organisations to develop business ideas and concepts.
Jodie's current professional appointments include: Director of the Ballarat Aboriginal Co-operative; Council member of the University of Ballarat; Councillor of the Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Commission; and Circle Member of the National Indigenous Youth Movement of Australia.