CV

Elizabeth A Jansen

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EDUCATION

  • PhD History Student, York University, beginning in September 2024.
  • MA in Interdisciplinary Studies, September 2022- 24, York University, GPA: A.
  • North American History, Mennonite Studies, Gender, Feminist and Women’s Studies.
  • Thesis: “An Immigrant Experience on Indigenous Land: The Mennonites of Namaka Farm,” Written as an Auto/Ethnography.
  • Honours BA. Liberal Arts, with Distinction, University of Waterloo, September 2021-22.
  • Humber College, HR Mgmt. Certificate, 1994.
  • General BA, University of Waterloo, 1975-1986.
  • Registered Nurse, Mohawk College, 1972-1974.

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS

  • 2024: An Immigrant Experience on Indigenous Land,” Migrations and Gatherings in the West, Western Canadian History Conference, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
  • 2024: “Russlaender and Siksika Encounters: Privilege, Race, and Intercultural Connections at Namaka Farm,” Journal of Mennonite Studies.
  • 2024: “The Mennonites of Namaka Farm and Their Siksika Neighbours: Lessons in Settler-Colonialism,” Mennonite Historian.
  • 2024: “Settling the Canadian West: The Colour and Class of Colonialism,” Racial Capitalism and Who Makes Money Move: Race, Class and the Power of Finance, York University, Toronto.
  • 2023: “Reclaiming Identity: Carrying Ancestral Wisdom Across Time and Place,” IABA (International AutoBiography Association) Conference at the University of Warsaw, Poland.
  • 2023: “Unsettling Colonialism; Race, Ethnicity, and Class at Namaka Farm,” The Russlaender Mennonites: War, Dislocation, and New Beginnings, University of Winnipeg.

WORK AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

  • Writing Instructor, York University
  • Research Associate, Robarts Centre for Canadian Studies
  • Author
    • Crash Landing (2018)—A memoir of exploration, reconciliation, and reconnection with ancestral roots.
    • Life Lessons from Motorcycles (2015)—Spiritual insights from two-wheeled wisdom.
    • Women, Motorcycles and the Road to Empowerment (2011)—Stories depicting the transformational power of motorcycles.
  • Communications Manager, 2014-present
    • Renedian Motorcycle Tours: Write web content; liaise with clients; create monthly newsletter for international tour company
  • Freelance Writer 2004-present:
    • Write compelling corporate newsletters which grow client engagement.
  • Part-time Faculty 2004 – 2008 (approx.)
    • Georgian College of Applied Arts and Technology
      • Instructed courses required for HR professional designation including Introduction to HR, Labour Relations, Occupational Health and Safety, and Training and Development.

Self-Employment 2004-2019

  • Facilitator, Workshop Leader, Energy Medicine Practitioner
    • Created, produced, and delivered online and in-person webinars and workshops on topics ranging from solo motorcycle travel to personal growth.=
  • Freelance Writer
    • Engaged by public and private clients to write moto-travel and cultural articles.
    • Clients included Toronto Star, Ontario Tourism, national and international motorcycle magazines.
  • Trillium Motorcycle Tours and Events Inc.
    • Formed company offering motorcycle tours, events, retreats, workshops in Ontario designed to develop and strengthen personal and professional leadership.
    • Organized and participated in international women in motorcycling conferences.

Sr. Motorcycle Instructor, Humber College, March 2003 – October 2019

  • Training new motorcycle riders per the Ontario Ministry of Transport curriculum.
  • Certified by Ministry of Transport as a Signing Authority for M1X and M2X testing.

Field HR Manager, Corp. Health and Safety, Training & Development, Clorox Canada, March 1989 – August 2003

Previous Employment

  • Cooper Canada, 1987 – 1989, Occupational Health Nurse.
  • CAPS Nursing Service (Owner), 1982-1987, Home Nursing Service.
  • Atlas Specialty Steels, 1979-1982, Occupational Health Nurse.
  • Several General Hospitals, 1974-1979, Registered Nurse.

VOLUNTEER

  • Bruce Trail Conservancy, Dufferin-HiLand Chapter
    • Member Biodiversity Committee, Dec. 2023
    • Chair Biodiversity Committee, June 2024
    • Biodiversity Director Dufferin HiLand Board, June 2024
    • Developing collaborative initiatives to reduce biodiversity loss and advance its recovery through education and action
  • Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada, Board of Directors, 2006 – 2014.
    • Included two years as Chair
    • Volunteer Board for national advocacy organization; Directors included industry executives and representatives from rider organizations across Canada.

Conference Organization

  • 2009: “Riding to New Heights,” American Motorcyclist Association, Colorado.
  • 2010: “One World, One Ride,” Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada, Ontario.
  • 2012: “Ride Well,” American Motorcyclist Association, Nevada.