Janet Ko

Janet Ko is President and Co-Founder of The Menopause Foundation of Canada, a national non-profit advocacy organization dedicated to breaking the silence and the stigma of menopause. There are an estimated 10 million women over the age of 40 in Canada, making up more than one quarter of the population. Despite the size of this group, their health care and societal needs related to menopause – a natural yet complex transition experienced by all women - have largely been ignored. As a result, far too many women are unprepared for this stage of life. This has a negative impact on their health, their relationships, their work and their overall quality of day-to-day living. Together with a Medical Advisory Board comprised of many of Canada’s leading menopause specialists, the Menopause Foundation of Canada is starting a national conversation to bring menopause to the forefront in our country. Ko has held numerous senior leadership positions in pharmaceuticals, global life sciences and the senior living sector. She has served on the management teams of leading Canadian companies as SVP Communications and has led marketing and organization development functions throughout her career. An award-winning creator of innovative communication campaigns, Ko has launched thought leadership programs focused on raising awareness of ageism and fostering inter-generational learning. She has helped to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for charity and helps women thrive through their menopausal years. She received her Master of Arts in Journalism from Western University and holds a Queen’s University Certificate in Organization Development.