Jessie-Lynn Cross

Jessie-Lynn Cross has been a dedicated advocate for child welfare reform across Canada, specifically in Ontario and Atlantic Canada. Jessie is a first-generation university graduate, and received a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Human Rights from St. Thomas University in New Brunswick. She is currently in a Masters program in Public Policy and Administration in Ontario. In her advocacy, Jessie has consulted on provincial child welfare policy recommendations, participated in committees and panels, and given keynote speeches discussing how all stakeholders can take part in advancing the child welfare systems across Canada.