About Jennifer Allen Simons
Born 1939. Jennifer Allen Simons is an Australian and Canadian activist and university teacher.
Jennifer Allen Simons (born c. 1939) is an Australian anti–nuclear weapons activist and educator. She is founder and president of The Simons Foundation Canada and principal sponsor of Global Zero (campaign).
Education Simons has a doctorate from Simon Fraser University. She is an adjunct professor at the SFU School for International Studies.
Philanthropy Simons also advocates against landmines and cluster bombs. 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)
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Australian anti–nuclear activist
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Jennifer Allen Simons was born in 1939.
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Jennifer Allen Simons is an activist and university teacher.
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Jennifer Allen Simons is Australian and Canadian.
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