Ms. Jodi Craig

Ms. Craig, a businesswoman and philanthropist, has been involved in the media and entertainment business for over 20 years. She began her career in front of the camera as a television host and interviewer. She then continued her career in programming and production at Craig Media, a third generation family broadcast business based in Manitoba. As Director of Programming at Craig Media, Ms. Craig was responsible for the creation and commissioning of local and regional programming. In that role Ms. Craig was deeply involved with the local communities Craig Media served and assisted hundreds of non- profit organizations by creating awareness through local television initiatives. Ms Craig was part of the senior management team that contributed to the direction and strategic development of Craig Media as it rapidly grew into Canada’s largest private television company before it was sold to CHUM in 2005. Ms. Craig is co-principal and director of J.D. Craig Holdings, Inc., a private investment company. A graduate of the University of Manitoba, she currently resides in Toronto with her husband and three children.