Jade Owen

Jade Owen is an experienced professional in marine affairs and policy development, currently serving as the Assistant Director of Marine at Nunavut Tunngavik since January 2025. Prior to this role, Jade managed research design and policy development at Nunavut Arctic College from July 2022 to January 2025. Jade's background includes serving as a Project Advisor in Marine Affairs at Dalhousie University and working as a Social Science Advisor on Fisheries and Sealing for the Government of Nunavut. Additionally, Jade has held roles as a Communications Specialist and Teaching Assistant while pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy in Oceans and Fisheries at The University of British Columbia, expected to be completed in April 2025. Jade's academic foundation includes a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Economics from the University of Victoria, obtained in 2012.