Jess Winchester is the General Manager of Marketing and Fundraising, heading both teams within the Stroke Foundation which are focused on working with the community to raise the revenue needed to continue the work that is required around the country. The team works in all aspects of fundraising, including events, grants, sponsorships, individual giving and campaigns such as Beanie Up.

Jess has over 25 years professional fundraising experience for a wide range of charitable causes both in New Zealand and overseas. She has also spent time as a Trustee for a charity supporting homeless people and volunteered for three years as a regional committee member for the Fundraising Institute of New Zealand. Jess is currently volunteering as a mentor for Kapiti Challenge for Change, supporting young people to realise and reach their full potential.