Zoe grew up on the far South Coast before relocating to Wollongong for her studies at the University of Wollongong. 

Zoe’s approach is shaped by her lived experience as a long-time volunteer with the NSW Rural Fire Service, having joined at just 16. This work has given her real insight into the physical and psychological toll frontline roles can take and fuels her particular commitment to supporting emergency services workers through their recovery. She understands that the impact of an injury often extends beyond the individual, affecting every part of their life, and the people closest to them.

In 2025, Zoe joined a firm initiative to raise funds for Lifeline Australia, completing a half marathon in support of mental health services, a cause close to her heart.

Her strong ties to the coast have stayed with her, and she finds balance outside of work by spending time near the water, reading in the sun, or walking her husky along one of her favourite local tracks.