Jamie McIntosh serves as the executive director of International Justice Mission Canada. The founder of IJM’s Canadian affiliate, he regularly meets with government officials, justice professionals, and business and religious leaders to advance the cause of the oppressed. Jamie leads teams of lawyers and investigators on international intervention efforts, provides counsel and support to IJM staff overseas, and frequently addresses emerging justice issues through media appearances and public events.

Jamie earned a B.A. in Pastoral Studies from North Central Bible College in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and is a graduate of the Executive Arrow leadership program. He has recently been accepted to read for his Master of Studies in International Human Rights Law at Oxford University. Prior to founding IJM Canada in 2002, Jamie worked for four years with an international relief and development agency as an advocate for children at risk. An ordained minister, he has also served as a pastor in two churches in California. In addition to his responsibilities with IJM Canada, Jamie is a founding member of the Canadian Police Chiefs International Service Agency. Jamie, his wife Elizabeth and their two children reside in London, Ontario.

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