Melanie Jansen
About Melanie Jansen
Melanie Jansen is a Foreign Service Officer with the Government of Canada, serving since 2017. She holds a Master's degree from Queen's University and has experience in international development and education.
Work at Government of Canada
Melanie Jansen has served as a Foreign Service Officer at the Government of Canada since 2017. In this role, she engages in diplomatic activities and represents Canadian interests abroad. Her tenure has spanned over seven years, during which she has contributed to various international initiatives and collaborations.
Education and Expertise
Melanie Jansen holds a Master's degree in Environmental Studies from Queen's University, where she studied from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, she earned an Honours Bachelor of Social Sciences in International Development and Globalization from the University of Ottawa, completing her studies from 2009 to 2012. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in social sciences and environmental issues.
Previous Experience
Before her current role, Melanie Jansen worked with Engineers Without Borders Canada as a Long Term Fellow in Nairobi, Kenya, from 2016 to 2017. She also served as a Teaching Assistant at Queen's University for two years, from 2014 to 2016. Earlier in her career, she was an Accounts Manager at Fresh Air Educators, Inc. in the Ottawa area from 2012 to 2014.