Lorah Jensen

Lorah Jensen is a social impact professional focused on advancing outcomes-based program design and social innovation in the nonprofit sector. She recently completed her MBA in Community Economic Development at Cape Breton University, where her applied research, Advancing Social Impact Measurement in the Canadian Nonprofit Sector: Understanding Current Barriers to Adoption, examined how nonprofits can better integrate data-driven impact strategies.

Previously, Lorah served as Manager, Loan Portfolio at Windmill Microlending, leading a national team responsible for client engagement, financial performance, and impact metrics. Her work reduced application processing times, strengthened portfolio management, and enhanced outcomes measurement practices. She also led key elements to Windmill’s financial software redesign, to support organizational growth. She also serves as a volunteer Chair of a community enhancement group, leading local initiatives in events and fundraising.

Lorah is passionate about building practical systems that turn community needs into measurable outcomes. She holds an MBA in Community Economic Development from Cape Breton University and a Bachelor of Arts in International Development and Political Science from Saint Mary’s University.