Mayor Scott Gillingham has announced the hiring of Jarred Baker as the new Senior Advisor on Homelessness within the Mayor’s Office.
“During the campaign, I committed to using an existing position with the Mayor’s Office to help take action on homelessness, street safety, addiction and mental health policy issues,” said Gillingham. “I am confident that Jarred’s experience and collaborative nature will serve him well in this role.”
Baker has 15 years of experience in the social services field with a focus on the Indigenous community. His most recent role was as Executive Director of Onashowewin and he has previously held positions at the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs, Eagle Urban Transition Centre, Aboriginal Health and Wellness Centre of Winnipeg and Ka Ni Kanichihk. He has also served on the boards of End Homelessness Winnipeg and the Native Clan Organization, and on the advisory council for the Downtown Community Safety Partnership.
“There are many opportunities and challenges our city is facing when it comes to homelessness, which is why I felt it was important to have a dedicated individual to advise me and act as a liaison between my office and the organizations doing the work on the front lines,” added Gillingham.
Baker will begin his new role on June 5, 2023.