Broadbent Institute Team

Jennifer Yin Barrett is the Broadbent Institute’s Senior Director of Strategy and Operations, with over a decade of experience in strategic leadership at the municipal, provincial and federal levels.

Ryan Byrne is the Broadbent Institute’s Digital and Data Coordinator, responsible for campaigns and development across the Institute’s digital platforms.

Eleanor Chiha is the Broadbent Institute’s Events and Programs Assistant. With a background in community-focused roles, Eleanor has experience organizing programs and events for a variety of nonprofits in Montreal.

Devon Crick is the Broadbent Institute’s Director of Development. Prior to this role he served as Development Coordinator for the Institute.

Jen Hassum is the Executive Director of the Broadbent Institute. Most recently as the Publisher of PressProgress, she helped oversee its growth into an award-winning national news organization read by…

Jordan Lemcke is the Development Coordinator for Individual Giving at the Broadbent Institute. With a background in grassroots organizing, he has experience with issue-based advocacy and political organizing at every…

Jack McClelland is the Broadbent Insitute’s Digital Communications Assistant. He previously directed communications for a community-focused non-profit organisation in Montreal, and brings a passion for social justice and grassroots organisation…

Kat Mockler is the Broadbent Institute’s Development Coordinator for Organizations. She is a Political Science and Communications graduate who draws from her experience on Parliament Hill spent working on policy pertaining…

Clement Nocos is the Broadbent Institute’s Director of Policy and Engagement, working with the Broadbent Fellows network to build policy agendas that support progressive change.

Joy Umoafia is an experienced Operations Coordinator, who is hands-on and quality focused. Driven by building strong relationships, she takes pride in providing the best support possible.

Dr. Rob Gillezeau is an Assistant Professor of Economic Analysis and Policy at the University of Toronto. His research focuses on the economic history of the Indigenous peoples of North…

Michal Hay is the Chief of Staff to Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow. She has previously worked as Executive Director of Progress Toronto, and as Executive Assistant to Toronto City Councillor…

Opreet Kang is passionate about transformative change that strengthens our communities, deepens a resilient economy and protects our environment.

Bill Knight was the former Member of Parliament for Assiniboia (1971-74), he was notably the Chief Whip for the 1972-74 minority Parliament.

Mairin Loewen is the former City Councillor for Ward 7 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.  She was first elected in 2011, and re-elected in 2012, 2016 and 2020.

Stephanie Nakitsas is the Principal Secretary to the Leader of the Opposition of Ontario, Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles.

A former NDP Member of Parliament for  Parkdale––High Park in Toronto (2006-2008, 2011-2015), she served as Official Opposition Critic in the portfolios of Finance and Industry. She also served as…

Anna Rothney is the Executive Director of the Manitoba Federation of Labour, where she works on mobilizing worker power for social and economic good.

Brian Topp is Chair of the Broadbent Institute’s Board of Directors and he is a partner at GT & Company.

Maeva Vilain is a city councillor in Jeanne Mance, one of the Plateau Mont-Royal districts in Montreal.

Jared A. Walker is an organizer, activist, writer, and communications professional. He knows in his bones that we find our power and purpose together, and is passionate about building and…