Book this speaker: Jodi Kovitz

About This Speaker: Jodi Kovitz

Jodi Kovitz is a nationally recognized transformative leader, community builder, and bestselling author. Moreover, she currently serves as the CEO of the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA), representing over 24,000 HR professionals across Ontario. Since joining in 2023, Jodi Kovitz has led a powerful agenda focused on growth, innovation, and member value. As a result, she has driven the association to its highest membership in a decade. She secured a significant revenue increase and revitalized the organizational culture by putting community at the forefront of her strategy.

Her leadership extends to building powerful movements from the ground up. Jodi Kovitz founded #movethedial, a global initiative to advance the participation of women in tech. This impactful movement engaged over 60,000 people worldwide, showcasing her incredible ability to spark and lead large-scale, meaningful change. Furthermore, she co-founded #Tech4SickKids in 2018, which rallied Canada’s tech sector to raise millions for the SickKids Foundation. Her commitment to the cause extends to her role as a Director on the SickKids Foundation Board.

Jodi is the author of, Go Out of Your Way, where she shares her core philosophy on fostering genuine connections. Her influence has earned her numerous accolades. Influential organizations have recognized her as one of Canada’s 25 Women of Influence and a two-time WXN Canada’s Most Powerful Women honouree. Her academic foundation includes an HBA from Ivey, an LLB from Osgoode, and an honorary Doctor of Laws. In addition, Jodi serves on the Morrissette Entrepreneurship Advisory Board at Western University and continues her own development with ongoing studies at Columbia Business School.

Her dynamic career includes practicing law, leading business development for a top national law firm, and serving as CEO for tech organizations like Peerscale. This diverse experience informs her unique perspective. As a keynote speaker, Jodi Kovitz draws on her extensive background to deliver inspiring and actionable presentations. She provides audiences with a clear blueprint for transformative leadership and authentic connection. Overall, her insights empower leaders and teams to make a lasting impact within their own organizations.

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