Jennifer Allen Simons (born c. 1939) is an Australian anti–nuclear weapons activist[1] and educator. She is founder and president of The Simons Foundation Canada and principal sponsor of Global Zero (campaign).[2]
Education
editSimons has a doctorate from Simon Fraser University. She is an adjunct professor at the SFU School for International Studies.[3]
Philanthropy
editSimons also advocates against landmines and cluster bombs.[4] Her other philanthropy includes dance companies, classical music, and art galleries.
She has a husband Tom and 4 children.
Awards
edit- Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal (2002)
- Order of Canada (2010)
- Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal (2012)
References
edit- ^ "Putin's nuclear threats demonstrate need to abolish nuclear weapons, say top advocates". The Hill Times.
- ^ Subcommittee, United States Congress House Committee on Armed Services Strategic Forces (2013). The U.S. Nuclear Deterrent: What are the Requirements for a Strong Deterrent in an Era of Defense Sequester? : Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces of the Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives, One Hundred Thirteenth Congress, First Session, Hearing Held March 19, 2013. U.S. Government Printing Office.
- ^ "Dr. Jennifer Allen Simons". www.sfu.ca.
- ^ Todd, Douglas (July 18, 2009). "Jennifer Simons: One woman's war against weapons". Vancouver Sun.
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