The Joint Economic Development Initiative, an Indigenous organization that backs First Nations industry and entrepreneurs, has made acting CEO Stanley Barnaby’s job permanent.
Barnaby, 33, is already a JEDI veteran. He joined as an intern in 2015 and established himself as a finance and operations specialist. He said in an interview that he sees his youth as an asset for the chief executive role, enabling him to better understand the needs of younger entrepreneurs.
Based in North Fredericton, JEDI’s stated mission is to foster economic growth for First Nations communities. It services a