On behalf of the JFS Board of Directors, I am delighted to announce the appointment of Tanja Demajo to the position of CEO, effective September 3, 2019.
Tanja’s appointment follows an extensive months-long process engaged by the Search Committee of the Board, which was composed of Shirley Barnett, Bruce Cohen, Peter Hotz, Judith Cohen, Jody Dales and myself. We were blessed to have an excellent selection of candidates to review and Tanja distinguished herself among them.
Tanja brings impressive credentials and deep awareness of the challenges facing the non-profit sector. Having started professionally as a medical doctor, Tanja has developed her career in health and social services and held several key leadership positions in non-profits, including the founding of the Centre for Youth in Serbia. As you know, she has been serving as JFS Director of Family and Adult Resources, managing complex programs in Case Management, Food Security and Housing, where she led a highly successful transformation of the department.
She is a respected, influential leader with a proven ability to work closely with staff and key stakeholders. Through innovative thinking and skilful analysis, Tanja has achieved organizational goals and addressed the changing dynamics of our community. Her work in establishing and maintaining strategic partnerships, knowledge of issues facing low-income community members, as well as her ability to develop, manage and evaluate programs and services, will be invaluable in the years ahead.
Tanja’s passion for supporting the most vulnerable in our community combined with her accomplishments in the not-for-profit sector make her an ideal fit. We believe that JFS will advance into this next phase of growth under her leadership with renewed energy and continued adherence to our vision and values. We feel fortunate to have such a wonderful leader on the team at JFS and look forward to going from strength to strength.
Best regards,
Bill Kaplan, Chair
JFS Board of Directors |
