Jessica Young | The Canadian Encyclopedia

Jessica Young

Jessica Young is a writer and researcher based in Toronto. With a BA in History from Queen's  University and an MA in Literature from Ryerson University, she has experience in a wide range of sectors — from not-for-profits to technology consulting to architecture firms. Her work reflects her diverse range of interests: women's history, heritage conservation, literature, and music.

Jessica brings her passion for learning into everything she does. In the words of her favourite Canadian literary heroine, Anne Shirley: “Isn’t it splendid to think of all the things there are to find out about?”


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