Jennifer Petersen

Jenn joined the leadership team at KidSafe in November 2023. Having worked in Vancouver’s non-profit scene for over 20 years, she is a well-respected leader in the community who strongly believes in the importance of creating and sustaining transformational relationships between donors, staff, volunteers, and the organizations we choose to support. She proudly believes that her journey over the years brought her to this incredible team and mission at KidSafe.

Prior to joining KidSafe, Jenn served as the Provincial Director of the BC & Yukon Chapter of the Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada (now merged with Make-A-Wish Canada) where she oversaw unprecedented fundraising and organizational growth. Jenn also founded Inspire Partnerships and has had the pleasure of working with many not-for-profit clients in recent years including the Adler University Vancouver Foundation and the Rare Disease Foundation of Canada. Jenn has extensive fundraising, management, and leadership experience, having also served as the Director of Special Events at Arts Umbrella and the Arts Club Theatre Company.

Jenn is humbled by the organizations and communities she has served and the inspiring staff and volunteers she has met over the years. She is grateful everyday for the health and wellness of her two sons and deeply values her strong relationships, partnerships, and friendships.