Jessica Bowden
About Jessica Bowden
Jessica Bowden is an Associate Director at KPMG Australia, where she has worked since 2014. She has a background in psychology, holding a Master's degree in Organisational Psychology and experience in various roles, including positions at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and People Solutions.
Work at KPMG Australia
Jessica Bowden has been employed at KPMG Australia as an Associate Director since 2014. Her role involves leveraging her expertise in psychology to guide organizational strategies and improve workplace dynamics. Based in Melbourne, she has contributed to various projects that focus on enhancing organizational effectiveness and employee engagement.
Education and Expertise
Jessica Bowden holds a Master of Organisational Psychology from The University of Queensland, which she completed in 2010. Prior to this, she earned a Bachelor of Psychological Science with Honours from the same institution in 2008. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in industrial and organizational psychology, equipping her with skills to analyze and improve workplace behavior.
Background
Jessica Bowden began her career in psychology with roles at People Solutions, where she worked as an Assessment Consultant from 2007 to 2010 and later as a Contract Report Writer from 2010 to 2012. She then transitioned to the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, serving as a Strategic Project Officer and Executive Officer (Psychologist) in Canberra. Her diverse experience spans various aspects of organizational psychology.
Achievements
Jessica Bowden has made contributions to the field of psychology through her presentations and publications. Notably, she presented on negative organizational behaviors at the 10th Industrial and Organisational Conference in Perth in 2013. Additionally, she co-authored a publication in the Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin in 2011, focusing on stereotype threat and female communication styles.