Jess Cholette-Barr

Communications Specialist (On Leave)

Treaty 13 Land (Toronto)

As Communications Specialist, Jess is responsible for creating and curating content for YCL’s social media platforms.

Born and raised in Toronto Ontario, Jess is a recent graduate who is passionate about social, economic, political, and environmental justice. She graduated with a Combined Honours degree (BA) in Environment, Sustainability and Society from Dalhousie University, and Contemporary Studies from the University of King’s College in 2022.

Jess is passionate about youth-centred climate justice spaces, and is always seeking new opportunities to learn, grow, and connect with their community. Outside of work, you can find Jess reading, exploring their community and travelling.

I’m currently a guest in Tiohtià:ke on the traditional and unceded territory of the Kanien’kehà:ka (Mohawk) Nation. These lands have been cared for by the Kanien’kehá:ka people for thousands of years, long before the arrival of settlers, and their continued stewardship of the land benefits all who reside here.

I feel grateful for the opportunity to live, work, and collaborate on this land, and I commit to being an ally in the movement for climate justice, reconciliation, and decolonization. Indigenous sovereignty is fundamental to climate justice, and it’s our responsibility to listen, learn, and stand in solidarity with the ongoing efforts of Indigenous communities across Turtle Island as we strive to create a more just and sustainable future for all.