Janis Irwin was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta as the representative for Edmonton-Highlands-Norwood on April 16, 2019. Janis serves as the Official Opposition Deputy Whip and the Critic for Status of Women and LGBTQ2S+ Issues.
Prior to being elected, Janis was a high school teacher and vice principal in rural Alberta. Edmonton soon became home when she began working for Alberta Education as the Senior Manager, Social Studies, and then as the Executive Director for High School Curriculum.
Janis holds a bachelor’s degree in education from the University of Alberta and a master’s degree in education from the University of Calgary. She has served as a board member and volunteer with many community organizations. Janis loves getting outside, biking, running, and exploring Edmonton’s beautiful river valley.
Today on ‘Tales of the 2SLGBTQ+’, we talk to Janis Irwin about her background, politics and everything in between.