Who we are
Greta Intentions is quite literally the baby of two best friends.
Kassy and Jenna met in high school and have supported each other through the various ups and downs that life has thrown their way.
Over many years, they have admired each other's talents (albeit completely opposite of each other!). Kassy’s ability to create logic out of “brain dumps” and “word vomits” is essential when it comes to the innovative and creative spaces we are developing at Greta; not to mention her exceptional organisational and management skills! Meanwhile, Jenna is usually the one doing all the “brain-dumping” as supporting people to live their best life is a passion of hers that oozes out of her so fast it’s hard to keep up sometimes! Knowing that these skill sets complimented each other brilliantly, Kassy and Jenna contemplated the idea of going into business together over many years.
A weekend away hiking involved discussions about baby names of the children they each did not plan on having. Later that day, during their first official business meeting and deciding on a business name, the conversation about baby names resurfaced, resulting in the agreed name of Greta. And right then and there, Greta Intentions was born.
Jenna Noonan
Having worked within the community and in clinics, for non-for-profits and private practices, and more recently supporting people who access the NDIS, Jenna’s clinical experience has allowed her to gather a broad understanding of the role of an occupational therapist. Her passion has always been to empower others to make changes for themselves. Utilising the skills of coaching and motivational interviewing, this approach enabled Jenna to think more holistically about a person and the impact of their environments (both physical and social environments), as well as the importance of discovering internal motivators to facilitate behaviour changes. Jenna is open to supporting all people who want or need to create changes in their life, with a keen interest in supporting the neurodiverse community, particularly after getting a diagnosis of ADHD as an adult herself.
Jenna is a Senior Occupational Therapist that is registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Jenna completed her Bachelor of Occupational Therapy in 2014 and has participated in ongoing professional development beyond the expectations of her registration during this time. Occupational therapy foundations and best practices will be applied within all intervention plans and all references can be shared to all curious persons.
When not supporting the Greta community, Jenna enjoys cooking delicious meals for loved ones, boxing, long walks through the beautiful parks of Richmond and the occasional hike across regional Victoria. Not afraid of taking on new challenges and adventures, Jenna has housed a number of children for various lengths of time as a foster carer, and will often try new hobbies like pottery or joining a choir.
Kassy Ryan
Kassy is an accomplished executive assistant with over 13 years experience in the field. With a passion for business, Kassy has worked for numerous companies in Australia and the UK. Most recent is her work as an EA at an ASX listed company as well as supporting a start-up in the Tech/Digital sector.
In addition to her work in the corporate world, Kassy also has experience running her own business. She successfully ran her own personal training business, helping clients achieve their fitness goals through tailored exercise and nutrition plans. Her qualification in business administration gave her the skills necessary to manage the financial aspects of her business, including book-keeping, marketing and client retention.
When she's not working, you can find Kassy at the yoga and pilates studio or running along the Yarra River. She also loves spending time with her beloved dog and exploring new restaurants and wine bars.
