Joanna Kanter
About Joanna Kanter
Joanna Kanter is an Employee Wellbeing Manager at Ada Inc in Toronto, Ontario, where she has worked since 2020. She holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Toronto and has a background in social work and youth development.
Work at Ada
Joanna Kanter has served as the Employee Wellbeing Manager at Ada Inc since 2020. In this role, she has focused on developing and implementing employee wellbeing programs that prioritize mental health and resilience. Joanna has collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate wellbeing practices into the company culture. She contributed to the creation of a company-wide mental health resource guide and facilitated workshops and training sessions on stress management and work-life balance for employees.
Education and Expertise
Joanna Kanter holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Toronto, where she studied Social Work. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Sociology from McGill University. Additionally, she obtained a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from McGill University, further enhancing her expertise in social work and wellbeing practices.
Background
Before joining Ada Inc, Joanna Kanter worked at NPower Canada as a Social Worker from 2014 to 2020. She also held the position of Youth Development Manager at For Youth Initiative for one year in 2013-2014. Earlier in her career, she completed a Social Work Internship at The Hincks-Dellcrest Centre from 2008 to 2009. Her diverse background in social work has equipped her with skills relevant to employee wellbeing.
Community Involvement
Joanna Kanter has actively participated in community outreach initiatives aimed at promoting mental health awareness in the Greater Toronto Area. Her involvement in these initiatives reflects her commitment to enhancing mental health resources and support within the community.