Jennifer Syrota
About Jennifer Syrota
Jennifer Syrota is a professional in Learning and Organizational Development with extensive experience in training and education. She has held various roles in organizations such as Sagen, MCAP, and MacLachlan College, and is currently working at KEV Group while pursuing advanced studies in leadership and adult learning.
Current Role at KEV Group
Jennifer Syrota currently holds the position of Learning and Organizational Development at KEV Group since 2023. In this role, she focuses on enhancing the learning environment within the organization. Her responsibilities include leveraging various technologies and methodologies to create impactful learning experiences. She collaborates with business units to identify and implement effective learning management systems (LMS) and human resource information systems (HRIS).
Previous Experience in Learning and Development
Prior to her current role, Jennifer Syrota worked at MCAP as Director of Learning and Development for two years, from 2021 to 2023. She also served as Director of Learning and Development for Single Family Operations at MCAP from 2022 to 2023. Before her time at MCAP, she was a Consultant in Learning and Development at Strategisense Consulting for seven months in 2019. Additionally, she managed National Sales Training and Development at Sagen for one year, from 2020 to 2021.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Jennifer Syrota has a diverse educational background. She is currently pursuing a Master of Education (MEd) in Leadership and Administration at Brock University, which she began in 2017. She also studied at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education of the University of Toronto, where she is achieving a Certificate in Adult Learning and Development since 2019. Her earlier studies include a Bachelor of Education (BEd) and a Master of Science (MSc) in Biogeography from the University of Toronto, as well as an Honours Bachelor of Arts (Hons. BA) in Natural Resource Management.
Long-Term Role at MacLachlan College
Jennifer Syrota spent 17 years at MacLachlan College, where she held various positions. She served as Lead Teacher from 2002 to 2019 and was the Senior Department Lead from 2009 to 2019. During her tenure, she also took on the roles of Environmental Project Lead and Philanthropy Committee Chair from 2004 to 2019. In these positions, she developed and scaled programs aimed at advancing sales skills and capabilities, applying instructional design processes to ensure learner-centric materials.