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Jan Sanderson

Jan Sanderson graduated with her Masters degree in Public Affairs in 1980. The first ten years of her career were spent in Saskatchewan working for first for the Federal government and subsequently for the Province. In 1989 she returned to her roots in Manitoba and began a 27 year career with the Province of Manitoba, spanning a range of progressive assignments in human resources, labour relations, and program management.

In 2001, Jan became the CEO of Healthy Child Manitoba, reporting to the Healthy Child Committee of Cabinet.  In 2009, this role was merged with her new assignment as Deputy Minister of Healthy Living, Youth and Seniors. In 2012, while retaining her CEO role, Jan was appointed Deputy Minister of the newly created Department of Children and Youth Opportunities.

​ In 2016, Jan left the Province of Manitoba and became a Research Chair at Red River College.  In January 2020, Jan was appointed as a Member of the Order of Canada for her career service in the Manitoba public sector.
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