Our Team

If the tech industry can’t create enough opportunities for the people who built it, we need to start building them together.

Jess Lowry, Founder & Executive Director

Jess leads the overall strategy, service design, and development of Mindful Collective—overseeing everything from organizational structure and partnerships to programming, member experience, and community growth.

Her work focuses on bridging structure and humanity, combining systems thinking, design, and lived experience to create more supportive pathways through career transitions. Her background spans global consulting, enterprise strategy, and innovation programs across digital media, government, and emerging technology.

She has worked alongside leading consulting organizations, including Accenture, McKinsey, Fjord, and within global organizations such as Amdocs Studio and Cision, leading design research, service design, and rapid innovation initiatives. Alongside this work, she has consistently built and supported communities—from growing Girl Geek Dinners in Melbourne to launching SheHacksATX and SheDesignsATX in Austin.

Her work explores how systems shape human behavior—from civic tech initiatives like Key to the Street to STOA (Standards for Transparent Online Agency). Jess currently teaches social media literacy to tweens, helping them better understand and navigate the digital environments they are growing up in. After experiencing firsthand the disorientation of layoffs and prolonged job searches, Jess founded Mindful Collective—bringing together strategy, empathy, and community to support the people building what comes next.

Connect with Jess on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeslowry/

Co-Founders

Laura Timmis

Operations & Business Development

Laura plays a key role in building the operational foundation of Mindful Collective—establishing the structure, systems, and policies needed to support a growing nonprofit community. She also leads business development efforts, identifying and connecting with nonprofits, startups, and mission-driven organizations that can benefit from collaboration with Collective members.

With a background in project and operations management within the software industry, Laura brings a practical, execution-focused approach to her work. She is known for her perseverance and commitment to delivering outcomes in complex environments, with experience leading projects that require both structure and adaptability.

Her expertise is grounded in years of hands-on project leadership, complemented by certifications as a Six Sigma Green Belt and Agile Certified Scrum Master. She brings both process rigor and real-world experience—balancing efficiency with the flexibility needed to support evolving organizations.

Laura is currently open to contract, fractional, and full-time opportunities.

Connect with Laura on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/laura-timmis

Rachael DiGiovine

Member Experience & Mentor Program Coordination

Rachael leads member experience and mentorship at Mindful Collective, focusing on building a strong, supportive network for individuals navigating career transitions. She oversees mentor recruitment and matching, member onboarding, and the community's overall health—ensuring members feel connected, supported, and able to move forward with clarity.

Her career sits at the intersection of people, systems, and organizational transformation. She has led HR initiatives across global environments and high-growth organizations.

Known for combining rigorous execution with genuine empathy, Rachael has supported teams through HRIS migrations, workforce transitions, and large-scale organizational change. Her work consistently reflects a belief that clarity is a prerequisite for meaningful progress.

She is also the founder of Sage Creek Studio, an executive coaching and professional clarity practice that helps individuals and organizations navigate pivotal moments through structured reflection and strategic dialogue.

Connect with Rachael on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/rachael-digiovine

Would you like to join the founding team?

Mindful Collective Studio is just getting started, and we are looking for people who want to help build the foundation of the community.

If you believe in the mission of building the infrastructure for an adaptive professional community and want to contribute your skills, we invite you to consider joining the founding volunteer team. These early roles will help shape how the collective grows, how members are supported, and how new opportunities are created. There is also a strong possibility that founding roles will evolve into paid positions as the collective secures sponsorships, partnerships, and project funding. We are looking for people who are excited about building something meaningful together.

Mentorship

Support members who are navigating career transitions by offering guidance, perspective, and encouragement. Mentors help create a space for reflection, accountability, and forward momentum—drawing from their own experiences to help others find clarity and direction.

City Outreach Co-Ordinator

Lead local community-building efforts by organizing informal, in-person gatherings as part of The Loop. City Coordinators create space for connection, conversation, and mutual support—bringing the Collective to life at a local level.

Playbook Development

Help capture and codify the Collective's knowledge. This role focuses on documenting best practices, frameworks, and resources that support members—from job search strategies to career pivots and personal growth. Ideal for those who enjoy structuring information and turning experience into something others can use.

Podcast Producer — Deprecated Human

Support the production of the Deprecated Human podcast by helping shape episodes, coordinating guests, and managing recording and publishing workflows. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys storytelling, content creation, and bringing thoughtful conversations to a wider audience.

Get Involved

Why Join the Founding Team

Founding volunteers will have the opportunity to:

  • help shape the future of the collective

  • gain leadership experience building a new organization

  • collaborate with a network of talented technologists

  • contribute to meaningful projects that support nonprofits and startups

  • potentially transition into paid roles as the collective grows

Who This Is For

We are especially interested in people who:

  • care about supporting the technology community

  • enjoy building systems and programs from the ground up

  • are excited to collaborate with others working toward a shared goal