Jan Owen AM Hon DLitt

Jan Owen AM is a social entrepreneur and author focused on adaptability, the future of work, and social change. She founded AdaptabilityQ and co-founded Be Well Health & Longevity. Recognized for her extensive work with young Australians, she holds an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Sydney and is a Member of the Order of Australia.

Jan is a passionate advocate for social causes, including youth empowerment, social enterprise, and Indigenous advancement. She actively supports community-based initiatives and has a history of championing systemic change for disadvantaged youth, demonstrating a lifelong commitment to social justice and fostering opportunity within communities.

She founded the CREATE Foundation, the national consumer body for children in foster care, from her home garage and grew it into a national organization.