Jenn Meilleur is a compassionate and strategic systems leader dedicated to fostering equity, building trust, and bridging diverse perspectives. As Director of Programs and Impact at Ecotrust Canada, she works collaboratively to develop innovative approaches to address complex challenges, bringing extensive experience in program design, governance, and community engagement.
Throughout her career, Jenn has advanced sustainability, reconciliation, and community well-being across public, nonprofit, and private sectors. She has facilitated land-use planning frameworks, supported climate adaptation strategies, and led resilience initiatives that balance ecological, social, and economic priorities. Her work with First Nations has focused on developing governance models that centre Indigenous leadership and knowledge, promoting equity and shared decision-making.
As a Councillor for the Town of Comox, Jenn champions climate action, sustainable planning, and inclusive governance. Her leadership is rooted in humility and care, empowering others to contribute to systemic change and resilience-building.
Living on the unceded traditional territory of the K’ómoks First Nation, Jenn finds inspiration in the natural world and the connections that sustain it. A lifelong learner and meditation instructor, she is passionate about the arts and creativity as powerful tools for celebrating community and inspiring collective action toward a more equitable and sustainable future.