Global Advisor, International Federation on Ageing (IFA)

Dr Jane M Barratt, PhD, is a Global Advisor at the International Federation on Ageing (IFA), an international non-government organisation with general consultative status with the United Nations and its agencies, including formal relations with the World Health Organisation (WHO).

Population ageing and disability across the life course have been Jane’s passion and interest across an adventurous career that traverses public and private sectors and many disciplines.

During the 1980s and '90s, Jane honed her technical and orating skills through an academic career in population ageing and disability at Universities in the United Kingdom and Australia with attention to improved understanding of population-based planning models and service provision. Thereafter, she developed a successful business in strategic planning and relationships alongside senior directors and management positions in various international and national not-for-profit organisations.

Jane is a Winston Churchill Fellow and recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal in Canada, which recognizes her commitment and passion for enhancing understanding of ageing issues and engaging in dialogue with governments and the private sector to improve the quality of life of older people.

Among her many current positions, Jane is a Member of Vision Academy, Director of Baycrest Health Sciences and Chair of the Education Advisory Committee, Associate Scientist of Sinai Health System, Member of the Global Committee for the DR Barometer Program, and Member of the International Council for Adult Immunisation. Formerly, she is a member of the World Economic Forum’s Global Agenda Council on Ageing and, until recently, Chair Standing Selection Committee Chair for the Networks of Centres of Excellence of Canada.