JESS TAYLOR (SHE/HER)

About Jess Taylor

Jessica Taylor is a world-recognised leader in women’s health, advocacy, and outcome-centred system reform. As CEO of QENDO Australia, Chair of the Endometriosis Coalition of Australia, and Co-Founder of Consumers in Research Australia (CIRA), Jess has reshaped how Australia understands, supports, and partners with people living with endometriosis, adenomyosis, PCOS, and chronic pelvic pain. Jess leads some of the country’s largest consumer-led programs, including national peer support, multidisciplinary telehealth, digital health pathways, and the first lived-experience–driven research infrastructure for endometriosis. Her work sits at the intersection of equity, innovation, and lived experience, driving cultural and structural change across health, research, workplaces, and government. Jess is known for her ability to mobilise communities, amplify unseen stories, and design practical, compassionate solutions that improve quality of life for women and girls across Australia.

Celebrating Jess: The impact of her work

“I’m deeply honoured to receive the 2026 Award for Excellence in Women’s Leadership. This recognition reflects the collective strength of the millions of women and girls whose experiences of endometriosis, pelvic pain, and gendered health inequity have too often been unseen. My work is driven by them — by their stories, their courage, and their insistence that our systems can and must do better. This award celebrates not just leadership, but community, lived experience, and the power of women working together to transform care, research, and justice in Australia.”