Karri Munn-Venn

Inspired by the Old Testament call “to seek justice, love kindness and walk humbly with your God,” (Micah 6:8) and driven by the belief that, working together, we can build a better world, Karri is an enthusiastic advocate for positive social change.

Karri has over fifteen years experience in the international development community and a strong background in policy analysis, network coordination, and government relations. Until recently, she co-chaired the Global Economic Justice Program Committee of KAIROS and sat on the International Affairs Committee of the Presbyterian Church in Canada. She was also the Coordinator of the Canadian Council for International Cooperation’s Americas Policy Group for several years. Karri has lived and worked in Brazil and Ecuador and travelled extensively throughout Latin America. 

As a Policy Analyst with CPJ, the focus of Karri’s work is on developing concrete proposals to address poverty in Canada. She also serves as the Coordinator of Dignity for All: The Campaign for a Poverty-Free Canada.

Karri has a Master’s Degree in International Affairs from the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs (Carleton University) and an Honours Bachelor of Arts Degree in International Studies and Political Science (York University). She speaks French, Spanish and Portuguese.

Karri is married and has two young sons.