Jordan Simmons

Jordan Simmons is a sought-after public speaker, thought leader, trusted advisor and consultant in the fields of political leadership, civic engagement, and public governance. He has spent most of the past two decades working in and around government and politics, from advocacy and community organizing to government relations and policy development, allowing him to build strong relationships and expertise across both private and public sectors.

Jordan is the co-founder and CEO of Nominee, a global civic education platform empowering governments, political organizations and aspiring leaders to build the skills they need to change the world. Prior to this, he served in senior leadership roles at two venture-backed education startups in the United States and Sweden, and was previously an advisor to several MLAs and provincial cabinet ministers in British Columbia.

A passionate community builder, he is an active volunteer for causes that most define the places we call home. Jordan currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors for the Immigrant Services Society of BC, one of the largest immigrant-serving organizations in Canada with a national and international reputation on settlement and migration policy. He also sits on the Advisory Board for Movement, a community-led group of transit riders, professionals, and enthusiasts working to make transit better in Metro Vancouver and advocating for investments in community infrastructure.