Jess Wachtel

Fundraising and Partnerships Coordinator

Jess is the Fundraising and Partnerships Coordinator at Palliative Care South Australia, driving fundraising initiatives and stakeholder engagement across PCSA and the Ambulance Wish SA program.

She is inspired by bringing people together and building communities around shared purpose. Over a decade of experience across not-for-profit, health sector, and membership organisations has taken her from Adelaide to London to Basel, working with everyone from cancer support professionals to veterinary practitioners. Across all of it, the common thread has been people: engaging them, supporting them, and helping organisations build meaningful relationships with the communities they serve.

Jess holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Human Movement and Health Studies from the University of South Australia, reflecting a longstanding passion for health and wellbeing. Since returning to her hometown of Adelaide, she is proud to bring her experience and knowledge to the palliative care sector.

Jess says her Ambulance Wish would be to enjoy a Sunday roast with her family and friends in a cosy pub.