Jolene MacEachern

Jolene MacEachern currently serves as the Director of Faculty Strategy & Strategic Projects at Dalhousie University, a position held since December 2007, where responsibilities include implementing strategic directions for the Faculty of Agriculture and enhancing large-scale research value. Prior roles at Dalhousie include Strategy Specialist in Research & Development and Manager of Industry Liaison & Innovation, focusing on collaboration between researchers and industry partners, managing intellectual property, and supporting entrepreneurial initiatives. As a co-owner of Folly River Farms, Jolene operates a 300-acre dairy farm, applying expertise in financial analysis and negotiation. Educational qualifications include a Master of Business Administration in Community Economic Development from Cape Breton University and a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics from Nova Scotia Agricultural College.