When Passion Meets Purpose
You didn't start your conservation and sustainability journey to spend 70% of your time on paperwork. Neither did I
I'm Jess
And my story begins in Australia's wild places—tracking spoonbills by kayak, surveying landscapes few people ever see, and living my dream as a field ecologist at CSIRO. My research directly influenced government policy, creating immediate impact for the ecosystems I've loved since childhood.
Then life intervened. Health challenges forced me from the field, and I faced what felt like an impossible loss. The work that defined me was suddenly out of reach.
Finding a New Path
Through years of rebuilding, I discovered something unexpected: my limitations could become strengths. I could still serve conservation, it just looked different.
What truly fuelled me at CSIRO wasn't just the fieldwork—it was making my team more efficient. When I streamlined our workflows, we worked twice as fast. when I learnt how and built custom apps, our data collection became safer, faster and more accurate. That same drive to support others now shapes everything I do.
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The Keystone Difference
The name Keystone comes from a key concept in ecology. A keystone species has a disproportionately large impact on its ecosystem—like the humble echidna. As it digs and forages, it unknowingly helps regenerate landscapes, improve soil, and supports biodiversity. It quietly shapes the future without needing the spotlight.
That's the kind of impact I want to have in your organisation—foundational, supportive, and deeply effective.
A Personal Promise
Today, I work exclusively with conservation and purpose-led organisations because this isn't just business—it's personal. Every grant I write, every dataset I analyse, every email campaign I create - every project I take off your plate is my way of staying in the fight for our planet's future.
My health journey taught me that flexibility and understanding aren't luxuries—they're necessities. That's why I've built a business that adapts to your needs while staying true to our shared values.
Your Mission Is My Mission
When you work with me, you're not just getting technical support. You're gaining a partner who celebrates your wins, brings critical thinking, understands the urgency of your work, and brings scientific rigour to everything we do together.
Because in impact work, every moment counts. And you deserve to spend yours where they matter most—making the impact you were meant to make.
I highly recommend Dr Jess from Keystone Impact Solutions. Jess generously offered her expertise to help build a website for my Echidna Conservation – Building a Baseline project, and I couldn’t be happier with the result. After an initial consultation where Jess clearly explained what content was needed and offered helpful guidance, she rapidly and skillfully created a fantastic website. The entire process was seamless, and Jess was an absolute pleasure to work with; efficient, professional, and responsive throughout. I'm incredibly grateful for her support and look forward to working with her again in the future.
Dr Jess has been wonderful to work with. Easy to communicate with and no fuss to get results. Highly recommend that you hire her too!
Jess made it so much easier for me to submit my entry for my first ever awards! We had a meeting to nut out the submission requirements and Jess provided me with an expanded set of questions and tips to really squeeze the juice out of me. Her responses to the criteria questions summarised everything so beautifully and celebrated my impact and my achievements so magnificently, I was left feeling "WOW, I AM AMAZING!". Working with Jess for my first awards submission was an easy and empowering experience. I would definitely work with Jess again and I highly recommend her to anyone else needing support with an awards nomination. - Olga has now been shortlisted for both categories she applied for and we are eagerly awaiting the results in September 2025.
Jess is highly capable, hardworking, and excels in any task, from data entry and research support to database management and analysis. Her adaptability and strong work ethic made her an invaluable team member at CSIRO. Any organisation would be lucky to have her.
I have been working with Jess for several years now and thanks to Jess’s keen eye and insightful feedback, I secured several large cutting-edge research grants, several prestigious awards within Engineering, refined my CV numerous times and am now in my dream role at London Imperial College as a Senior Lecturer. I highly recommend her services!
I recently launched a suite of new variants for our reusable silicone food pouch designed for athletes to reduce single-use packaging. At the 11th hour, we had a selection of studio photos that required further attention. Jess reached out and was able to turn around my project in under a day! The work quality was fabulous! Jess’ attention to detail and professionalism were some of the best I’ve dealt with. I would highly recommend her services and look forward to engaging Keystone again.
Life in Hervey Bay
When I'm not helping conservation organisations secure funding or streamline their operations, you'll find me in Hervey Bay with my rescued greyhound Tee, making art, snorkelling, or walking the beach at low tide.
Ready to focus on what truly matters?
If you're running an organisation that prioritises purpose and need strategic support behind the scenes, I'd love to explore how we can work together.
Because in conservation, every moment counts. And you deserve to spend yours where they matter most—making the impact you were meant to make.
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