Jacara is a proud Muthi Muthi / Gunditjmara woman who grew up on the banks of the dhungala river in her hometown of Mildura.  Growing up she pursued a Jnr and Senior career in Softball representing her states ,South Australia, The Northern Territory ,as well as her country.  Jacara then reunited with Football later in life and was able to play at the VFLW level and continue her connection with the sport through her coaching.  Jacara started coaching her local tee ball and coach pitch teams at 12 years of age and moved into coaching Football with her community club , The Fitzroy stars, which ignited her pathway through NGA coaching pathway’s, NAB league and now with the Essendon Football Club as the AFLW development coach and VFLW assistant coach.  Off field she has over a decade’s worth of experience as a Mental Health Social Worker and is the current Indigenous Player Development Manager in the men’s programs with EFC.  Jacara is passionate about athlete development and building environments that promote equity and accessibility to all.