Jess Rowlings

Jess Rowlings is a qualified speech pathologist and researcher at the University of Melbourne who specialises in video game-based intervention to build social capacity in neurodivergent children. Jess is also the co-founder and CEO of Next Level Collaboration, a social enterprise that runs strength-based programs supporting collaborative skill development and social connection for neurodivergent children using cooperative video games. Jess’ work is informed by her lived experiences of autism and ADHD, along with her personal lifelong love of gaming. She has also recently commenced her PhD investigating the experiences of neurodivergent women in gaming communities.