School of Media

Ainka Jess

Ainka Jess

Journalism

Ainka Jess is a senior communicator, content creator and award-winning entrepreneur. She is passionate about empowering women and diverse communities through sport. In 2016, she combined her communications and media background to launch She's4Sports, Toronto's first digital media, video and events company that gives women a larger voice in sports.

Ainka has over 20 years combined of communications and media experience, working for global and national companies including: CBC, The City of Ottawa, PwC, BMO and the University of Toronto. She is also a recipient of WXN Canada’s Most Powerful Woman: Top 100 Award. Ainka has a B.A. in English and Communication Arts and a diploma in Broadcast Television from Seneca Polytechnic. Ainka is also a past board member of the Canadian Girls Baseball organization.