Jackie Pichette

Jackie Pichette
Policy Lead, Skills & Higher Education
RBC Thought Leadership

Jackie drives conversation between policy makers, educators and employers, and provides actionable insights to strengthen Canada’s workforce and human capital advantage. Prior to joining RBC Thought Leadership, Jackie was the Director of Policy, Research & Partnerships at a provincial research agency – Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario. Jackie has also worked as a consultant at an Indigenous advisory services firm, focusing on workforce development strategies, and was part of the team that launched Simon Fraser University’s Public Square initiative, building connections between the university and surrounding communities. Jackie has a Bachelor of Arts from Queen’s University and a Master’s of Public Policy from Simon Fraser University.

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