Mary’s Meals Canada Welcomes a New Director of Philanthropy

We are thrilled to welcome Jennifer Starr to Mary’s Meals Canada.

Back to all stories | Posted on 30 May 24 in News

Jennifer brings a wealth of knowledge and a proven track record of success. Her extensive background includes recent roles as Senior Director, Partnerships at Hope Air and Head of Global Partnerships at WE Charity, where she spearheaded numerous impactful initiatives and partnerships.

Jennifer is a senior leader with over 20 years of experience in the corporate and not-for-profit sectors. After a strong career in the corporate world, she switched to the charitable sector nine years ago, driven by a deep-seated passion for creating social impact. Her commitment to philanthropic giving to drive change in some of the biggest global issues aligns perfectly with our mission at Mary's Meals Canada.

Jennifer joins us at the perfect time to drive growth and provide exceptional leadership in our high-net-worth, corporate/business, and foundation sectors. Together, we will continue our grassroots mission of providing daily meals to some of the world’s poorest children in their places of learning.

"I am honoured to join Mary's Meals Canada and look forward to contributing to the organization's expansion across Canada, making an even greater impact for those in need," said Jennifer, who is based in Toronto, Ontario.

Welcome to the team!

Sheri McConnell
Executive Director
Mary's Meals Canada