Jessica Burnstein

Jessica Burnstein has a diverse work experience in the legal and nonprofit sectors. Jessica is currently working at Legal Aid Ontario as Legal Counsel in the General Counsel Office. Prior to that, they served as the Legal Director of Conferences at Lancaster House Publishing, where they oversaw the development of content-based aspects of conferences and supervised program lawyers and research associates.

Jessica also worked as the Development Manager at New Israel Fund of Canada, where they developed and implemented fundraising plans and worked closely with the Board of Directors and volunteers. Jessica held the role of Director of International Relations at Gisha - Legal Center for Freedom of Movement, where they oversaw international advocacy and fundraising efforts.

In their previous positions, Jessica worked as the Resource Development Coordinator at the Reut Group, Resource Development and Compliance Manager at PeacePlayers International - Middle East, and Managing Director and Legal Programs and Publications Manager at ORAM - Organization for Refuge, Asylum & Migration. Additionally, they worked as a Freelance Editor, Advocacy Intern at the Scalabrini Centre of Cape Town, and Public Law Flex Counsel at the Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General.

Jessica Burnstein's education history includes multiple degrees and certificates spanning several years. Jessica obtained a Certificate of Labour Relations from Ryerson University in 2021. In 2020, they completed a course in the Nonprofit Management Program at The G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education at Toronto Metropolitan University. Jessica earned a J.D. degree from Queen's University from 2005 to 2008. Additionally, in 2006, they obtained a Certificate of Public International Law from Queen's University International Study Centre. Jessica'sBachelor of Arts degree in Communications and Cultural Studies was received from Concordia University, where they studied from 2002 to 2004. Prior to that, they completed a Bachelor of Arts program in Foundation Year and Contemporary Studies at the University of King's College from 2000 to 2002.