Jan Ennes

Jan Enz is a highly regarded expert in communication and training for local government professionals. She has three decades of experience and is known for her practical tips and engaging delivery. Jan helps these professionals implement programs, such as mandatory recycling and privatizing seniors' care, that may not be popular with everyone in the community. She provides media messaging and social media training to help clients achieve their goals and minimize issues. Jan has worked for various organizations and is a sought-after presenter at conferences and workshops. She holds a master's degree in communications and certificates in local government administration and public participation. Jan is also actively involved in professional networks and organizations. Jan Enz is highly regarded for her engaging delivery and practical tips. Jan brings three decades of experience, insight, and enthusiasm to her sessions. She's best known for helping local government professionals implement programs that not everyone in a community may want or want to pay for, ranging from mandatory recycling to privatizing seniors' care. Jan thrives on empowering local government professionals and elected leaders to become calm, confident, and compelling communicators. Whether in person or online, Jan provides custom media messaging and social media training and coaching to help her local government clients achieve their corporate goals, avoid or minimize issues, reduce the need for damage control, and even sleep better at night. In addition to her hands-on experience working for the Regional District of Central Okanagan, Interior Health, and the Insurance Corporation of BC, Jan is a sought-after conference and workshop presenter. She's a regular presenter at BC's Local Government Management Association events, a faculty member for BC's Municipal Administrative Training Institute, and Local Government Leadership Academy, and has taught citizen engagement for the University of Alberta. Her recognition also includes LGMA's Distinguished Partner Award. Jan holds a master's degree in communications, a certificate in local government administration, and IAP2 certificates in public participation. She leads the Okanagan Communicators Network, co-administers the BC Local Gov Communicators Facebook group, and is an active member of the Canadian Public Relations Society. Outside of helping local gov pros, you can find her loving life in Kelowna, British Columbia.