She has advised, coached, taught, and partnered with thousands of leaders, teams, and boards to build resilient, curious and deeply committed cultures.  In 1999, Jan’s back-of-a-napkin advice to a friend, became the start of her strategy consulting firm.  Jan started her career in health care administration and had subsequent roles with one of the big 5 consulting firms and ran a research centre at a large Canadian university. Today, Strategisense has a growing team and has contributed to hundreds of organizations across the globe. A certified Executive Coach, Jan has contributed to numerous local, municipal and national boards and advisory committees related to health care and social services.   She is also the founder of the Black Women’s Leadership Network, where women access personal and professional support to reach their full potential, on their own terms.

Jan has a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Master of Business Administration from McMaster University.  She lives in Toronto Canada with her son and partner and an ever-expanding collection of houseplants.