Jolene grew up on a grain and cattle farm in southern Saskatchewan, with the agricultural industry always playing a significant role in her life. Her family now runs a ranch in Cochrane, Alberta, where they raise both cattle and sheep.

As the Executive Director of Alberta Lamb Producers—one of the three largest sheep-producing provinces—Jolene empowers the industry through education, innovative research, and advocacy. 

Jolene is a graduate of Lakeland College and the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology. She has experience in both the medical and agricultural industries.