Jade Psutka is the Senior Manager, Indigenous Enablement and Recruitment with the National Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Talent Attraction team. She works alongside HR professionals, business leaders and community to guide in building a mutually respective path forward. Her work is centered around strategy and process in support of breaking down barriers and bringing Indigenous perspectives to the core of Corporate Canada.
She is of mixed ancestry, both Polish and Haudenosaunee from Oneida Nation of the Thames. Her passion stems from her background, honouring of community, and passion in sharing the knowledge and experiences that Indigenous Peoples offer to the corporate world. She has taken learnings from community to advocate for meaningful consultation, deeper understanding, and inclusion in all aspects of business.
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Wilfrid Laurier University – Bachelor of Arts, Criminology
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Toronto Metropolitan University – Human Resource Management
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Focus Forward for Indigenous Youth, Director of Development
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Outside Looking In Mentor
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Canadian Voices Against Racism, Advisor
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KPMG National Indigenous Peoples Network, Co-Chair