Jana Ray
nonprofit exec, Small Business Owner, and Consultant in Waterloo, ON
About Me
Hi👋- I’m Jana! (she/her)
Here's how to pronounce my name
My career has taken me on a fantastic voyage from working at major tourist attractions in the USA and Canada, to my current work in national not-for-profit and social impact organizations.
I currently live in a great pocket of Canada in Waterloo, Ontario near the famed St. Jacob's Market amidst truly gorgeous farmland, horse-drawn carriages, and famous locally-crafted goods.
My Interests
- supporting entrepreneurship
- all things food + sustainability
- helping to make Canada the best place to live + age well - If you're 20 or 80 - this is important!
- innovation + what's next
- volunteering + causes + civic engagement
My Current Work
- Co-founder & COO of CanAge, Canada's National Seniors Advocacy Organization
- Founder & Executive Director of Canada's first-ever association dedicated to supporting food trucks. Check us out at Food Trucks Association of Canada
- I'm a Partner & VP, Strategy, for Pursuit Publishing Inc., and our flagship publication - SUSTAIN Magazine. This is a very exciting time for sustainability in Canada's food industry and we've got some exciting updates coming very soon, so be sure to subscribe! #Spring2023
In My Spare Time, I…
- enjoy supporting students in work-integrated learning projects around the globe.
- love to support my local community in different ways by being engaged.
- am a lifelong learner. Can't stop. Won't stop.
- support entrepreneurs on their journey through mentorship and online coffee chats.
- am currently obsessed with Notion.so and all of its capabilities! (I think I might become certified!)
- am experimenting with indoor growing systems for food, houseplants and flowers. I'll keep you posted!
Feel free to connect via LinkedIn below or get in touch.