Jess Burke

Jess Burke (she/her, they/them) is an award winning activist and arts-informed researcher. Having worked extensively with interreligious, 2SLGBTQIA+, multi-ethnic and equity-deserving communities across Canada. Focusing on anti-oppression, Jess advocates for the inclusion of Jewish identity and experiences of antisemitism in anti-racism practices.

As CIJA's Director of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Training, she leads training efforts, coast to coast, across multiple sectors including the arts, healthcare, post-secondary, not-for-profit, private corporations, human rights commissions, municipal, provincial and federal government bodies. Additionally, they have formerly worked as an independent government relations consultant, social services director and multifaith project director. With significant advocacy experience, Jess helps conceptualize strategy, programming, support services, events, and dialogues using intersectional frameworks and methodologies.