As a passionate believer in the potential of people and communities, Jason has spent his career finding ways to make a difference. As the Director of Social Development, Planning and Partnerships at Peel Region, he leads a dedicated team that applies advanced data & analytics, evaluation, community development, continuous improvement and other approaches move the needle on social issues. A fan of tackling tough problems, his work is focused on ensuring every child gets the best start in life, everyone has a roof over their head, people have access to good jobs and enough money to live their lives. Jason has held similar roles with York Region, the City of London and United Way. He holds an MPA from the School of Policy Studies at Queen’s University and a BA from Western University.