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Jane Zhang

Product Manager, CanAdapt

About

With over two decades of leadership experience at the dynamic intersection of technology, social innovation, and community building, I have dedicated my career to creating meaningful change. My journey has been driven by a steadfast commitment to empowering others, fostering collaborative environments grounded in empathy, resilience, and inclusion, and delivering impactful initiatives that resonate on a personal and systemic level.

As a former Executive Director of TechSoup Canada and Chief Digital Officer at the Centre for Social Innovation, I've had the privilege of leading cross-functional teams, navigating complex systems, and leveraging digital tools to connect people, enhance workflows, and scale impact. Currently, I am steering innovation as a Product Manager at Canadapt, where I employ a human-centered approach to develop solutions that adapt to the evolving needs of our clients and society. I am focused on designing and delivering products that enable organizations and individuals to achieve their goals sustainably, with an emphasis on inclusion, transparency, and systems thinking.

My passion lies in building resilience at every level — personal, team, organizational, and systemic. As a certified leadership coach with a grounding in prosocial frameworks, I aim to bridge my 20+ years of experience in digital transformation with my coaching practice to empower the workforce of tomorrow. I aspire to create educational content that equips individuals with the resilience skills needed to navigate and thrive in an ever-changing world.

What Drives Me: I believe that technology and human ingenuity, when rooted in empathy and inclusion, can solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges. My work is fueled by a desire to create systems and solutions that reflect the complexity of human needs while building toward a more equitable future.

Fun Facts: A lifelong learner, I’m exploring the art of leadership coaching, finding new ways to help others unlock their potential.

I’m an advocate for mindfulness and nature, often finding inspiration on long walks with my dogs or tending to my garden.

I’m fascinated by the intersection of technology and nature, seeing both as teachers in building systems that adapt and thrive.

Connect With Me: Let’s collaborate to design solutions that matter. Whether it’s building impactful products or fostering connections that drive change, I’m here to help make it happen.


CanaAdapt is brought to you by the Climate Risk Institute, the Resilience By Design Lab
and Natural Resources Canada.