Jennifer Moore Rattray, BA, MPA, ICD.D, is a nationally respected public sector leader, proud citizen of Peepeekisis Cree Nation, and the new Chief Executive Officer of End Homelessness Winnipeg.
She has led transformative change across government, education, and the non-profit sector. Nationally, Jennifer served as Executive Director of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, and as Ministerial Special Representative to Canada’s Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, where she advanced the creation of a National Indigenous and Human Rights Ombudsperson.
As an Assistant Deputy Minister with the Province of Manitoba, Jennifer worked to challenge systemic inequities and improve outcomes for marginalized people. At The University of Winnipeg, she served for more than a decade and became Associate Vice-President, leading efforts to expand access to post-secondary education for Indigenous, newcomer, and low-income students.
Jennifer began her career as an award-winning journalist in Canada and the United States, holding governments and public institutions to account and strengthening public understanding of complex social issues.
She holds a BA and an MPA with distinction and is a graduate of the ICD.D Program and the Executive Program at the Rotman School of Management. In 2025, she was named a Trudeau Foundation Mentor. Jennifer serves on several national boards, and she was a founding board member of End Homelessness Winnipeg.
Jennifer is recognized for her collaborative leadership and dedication to systems change that advances dignity and equity. She was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond and Platinum Jubilee Medals in recognition of her leadership and contributions.