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Jody Anderson, CAPA

Evaluator · DISC type scd
VP, Partnerships, Strategy and Public Affairs at First Nations Finance Authority
📍 Greater Ottawa Metropolitan Area, Canada

Jody Anderson is the Vice President of Partnerships, Strategy, and Public Affairs at the First Nations Finance Authority (FNFA). An Anishinabe Kwe, she is a Certified Aboriginal Professional Administrator with a background from Harvard Business School, specializing in Indigenous leadership, government relations, and community engagement to foster economic growth.

She is a dedicated advocate for Indigenous peoples and communities, focused on building bridges and fostering connections. Jody actively promotes dialogue and action around Truth and Reconciliation, using her platform to highlight inspiring leaders and organizations committed to this journey. She is passionate about financial literacy and economic development within Indigenous communities.

Jody is the host of the First Nations Finance Authoritys podcast, "Let’s Bond", which explores topics related to the Indigenous economy.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
VP, Partnerships, Strategy and Public Affairs
Job Level
Senior
Location
Greater Ottawa Metropolitan Area, Canada
Personality Overview

How Jody shows up

Quality Focused
Fast But Analytical
Thorough Evaluator

They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical

Priorities

Topics Jody cares about

Indigenous Economic Growth
Her work at the FNFA and her podcast are centered on creating economic opportunities, investments, and infrastructure development for and by Indigenous communities.
Advancing Reconciliation
She frequently posts about the importance of Truth and Reconciliation, expressing gratitude to leaders and organizations who actively support the journey.
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Career

Work history

4-2025
VP, Partnerships, Strategy and Public Affairs
First Nations Finance Authority
4-2023 - 5-2025
Strategy & Partnerships Advisor
First Nations Finance Authority
4-2021 - 6-2023
Director of Business Development
First Nations Finance Authority
8-2012 - 10-2018
Public Relations Manager
AFOA Canada
8-2005 - 8-2012
Education Program Manager
AFOA Canada
In the press

Media appearances

Jody Anderson (First Nations Finance Authority) – News Show Interview. Featured in Marketing News Canada
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Education
2018 - 2018
Leading People & Investing to Build Sustainable Communities
Harvard Business School
2012 - 2012
Socia Media & E-Marketing Certificate
Carleton University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Steadiness (S)

Steadiness (S) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to focus on cooperation, support and taking everyone along. Those scoring high tend to be consistent and calm.

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