Full Name
Jennifer Ménard-Shand
Job Title
Founder & CEO, Director Client Happiness
Company
Staff Shop Inc.
Speaker Bio
“We can’t go back and change the beginning but we can start where we are and change the ending.” - C.S. Lewis

As an Indigenous-French-Canadian woman and entrepreneur, I dreamed of leading a purpose driven organization, from anywhere in the world - that employs top talent who are hungry to serve, grow and leave a legacy worth following. Staff Shop now provides the platform to keep that dream alive as an award-winning diverse supplier.

After growing up in Northern Ontario with a heart for Hospitality, I made my mark in Staffing by joining The Bagg Group (now TalentWorld) in 2008, and excelling with one of Toronto's most trusted full-service agencies since 1971. In 2013, I created Bagg @ Your Service - The Bagg Group's first Hospitality & Event division. In late 2018, I purchased my creation, and Staff Shop Inc. was born.

My story is one that celebrates the triumph of Good over Evil. The odds were stacked against me as a survivor of suppression challenges faced by women, especially Indigenous women including; alcoholism, abuse, neglect, trauma, abandonment and imposter syndrome. I am now focused on breaking the silence, ending generational curses and stopping unhealthy cycles. Driven by Faith-Passion-Freedom at my core, there is no limit to the positive impact Staff Shop and I can have on humanity. And that is what brings me joy and energy daily to do what I do best, and inspire others to reach their full potential.

Speaking Topics Include: Faith, Leadership, Women in Business, Start-ups, Staffing, Professional Development, Sales, Supplier Diversity, Resilience, Core Value Alignment, Indigenous Awareness, Storytelling and more.
Jennifer Ménard-Shand