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Jenny Allen

Jenny Allen was the chief executive at the WA Museum Foundation from February 2017 to June 2022, chief executive of the 500 Club in 2016, and chief executive of Youth Focus where during her 16-year tenure, her significant contribution to the sector was recognised with the Western Australian of the Year Community Award (2013); her nomination as the only woman finalist for WA in the 2014 Australian of the Year Awards; and the John Da Silva Award for Lifetime Achievement in the mental health sector at the 2015 Mental Health Good Outcomes Awards.

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Youth leader bows out, will keep pedalling

Wednesday, 18 April, 2012 - 10:48

When Geoff Rasmussen steps down as chairman of Youth Focus in June, he will have had nine years on the board and a newfound appreciation for cycling.

Focus on youth at risk

Friday, 7 June, 2013 - 12:06

PERTH-BASED Youth Focus has signed a partnership agreement with NSW organisation Black Dog Institute.

Jenny Allen to step down from the board of Youth Focus

Tuesday, 29 September, 2015 - 15:06

Not-for-profit organisation Youth Focus has announced that its chief executive Jenny Allen will leave her position at the end of this year. Ms Allen has served in her role at the organisation since 2000.

The 500 Club appoints new CEO

Friday, 26 February, 2016 - 12:04

Jenny Allen has been appointed as the chief executive of The 500 Club.Ms Allen was most recently the chief executive officer of Youth Focus for over 15 years before leaving the helm in December 2015.

WA Museum Foundation appoints new director

Friday, 16 December, 2016 - 13:19

Not-for-profit executive Jenny Allen is set to leave her current position at the 500 Club after less than a year in the role to become director of the Western Australian Museum Foundation. 

Tianqi builds on strong cultural foundation

Thursday, 19 October, 2017 - 16:06

Tianqi Lithium has taken further steps to strengthen its cultural ties to Western Australia with the announcement of a $5 million partnership with the Foundation for the WA Museum.

New chair for Museum Foundation

Tuesday, 4 September, 2018 - 12:00

The Foundation for the WA Museum has appointed two new members to the board, with Nev Power set to become its chair.

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Museum foundation sets big targets

Tuesday, 22 October, 2019 - 10:15

Helping to establish a $35 million endowment fund for the WA Museum is the latest step in Jenny Allen’s philanthropic journey.

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Work remains on International Women’s Day

Thursday, 5 March, 2020 - 09:41

Associate Professor Melissa Langdon says International Women's Day is a time to celebrate women's achievements and have important conversations on how women can be better supported at work and in society.

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Leadership change at museum foundation

Thursday, 2 June, 2022 - 15:53

Long-serving not-for-profit leader Jenny Allen is to step down as chief executive of the Foundation for WA Museum, handing the reins to a recent appointee to the charitable organisation.

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Youth leader bows out, will keep pedalling

Focus on youth at risk

Jenny Allen to step down from the board of Youth Focus

The 500 Club appoints new CEO

WA Museum Foundation appoints new director

Tianqi builds on strong cultural foundation

New chair for Museum Foundation

Museum foundation sets big targets

Work remains on International Women’s Day

Leadership change at museum foundation

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