Jessica Lax

Biography

Jess Lax is passionate about empowering others to bring their whole hearts forward to create a more just, connected, and beautiful world. She is the founder of The Ember Circle, and focuses on fostering resilience, reconnection, and realignment amongst social impact leaders.
An educator, a community builder, and coach - Jess designs and leads transformational experiences. She has been a keynote speaker on international stages about the power of individual action, and has authored multiple publications about sparking an individual's sense of agency.
Her early experiences involve starting an award-winning environmental organization that used theatre and bike tours to empower thousands of young people. Jess was awarded a Skoll Scholarship for her work and completed her MBA at Oxford University.
Today she calls Ottawa, Canada home.