Jennifer Allen Simons Explained

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

Simons has a doctorate from Simon Fraser University. She is an adjunct professor at the SFU School for International Studies.^[3]

Philanthropy

Simons 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

• Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal (2002)
• Order of Canada (2010)
• Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal (2012)

Notes and References

1. News: Putin's nuclear threats demonstrate need to abolish nuclear weapons, say top advocates . The Hill Times . en-CA.
2. Book: Subcommittee . United States Congress House Committee on Armed Services Strategic Forces . 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 . 2013 . U.S. Government Printing Office . en.
3. Web site: Dr. Jennifer Allen Simons . www.sfu.ca . en.
4. News: Douglas . Todd . Jennifer Simons: One woman's war against weapons . Vancouver Sun . July 18, 2009.