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Dr. Jane Barratt is an internationally recognized advisor and non-executive leader with extensive experience in global ageing, health, and social policy.  She serves on multiple international boards and committees, bringing expertise in governance, strategic planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration.  Jane is data-driven, with a strong track record in performance assessment, risk evaluation, and stakeholder engagement.  She is a persuasive communicator known for integrity, transparency, and building consensus across sectors. 

Over a 30-year career, Jane has influenced policy and led systemic change in collaboration with organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO), United Nations (UN), and various governments, academia and civil society.  Her work focuses on advancing public health agendas, improving the resilience of health systems, and population health.  Jane is respected for her judgment, accountability, and commitment to inclusivity and equity.  Her dedication to enhancing the quality of life for older adults has earned her international recognition and trust.  She is diligent, results-oriented, and passionate about promoting lifelong well-being and dignity in ageing.

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Jane Barratt is an independent consultant and Global Advisor and former Secretary General of the International Federation on Ageing (IFA).  For more than two-decades Jane lead the IFA, an international NGO with general consultative status at the United Nations and its agencies and a non-State Actor at the World Health Organization (WHO).  Her leadership continues to help drive the agenda for the world’s population ageing in many intergovernmental agendas including the UN Decade of Healthy Ageing, the Immunisation Agenda 2030 and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Among her many current positions Jane is a Member, Equitable immunization as part of primary health care across the life course working group, WHO Immunisation Agenda 2030 (IA2030), WHO Global Network on Long Term Care, WHO Clinical Consortium on Healthy Ageing, World Federation Public Health Association Immunisation Task Force, European Interdisciplinary Council on Ageing Scientific Board, International Association Geriatrics and Gerontology (IAGG) e-TRIGGER Board, Vision Academy, Baycrest Seniors Care Board, Baycrest Geriatric Centre Board and Vice Chair Baycrest Academy Research and Education Board. 

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Jane Barratt is the former Secretary General of the International Federation on Ageing (IFA). She held this position from 2003 until stepping down from the position to be an independent consultant and IFA Global Advisor.  During her tenure, Jane was instrumental in building an organisation that advocates for the rights and well-being of older adults globally.  During her tenure the IFA pledged to view all portfolios through the lens of the action areas and enablers of the UN Decade of Healthy Ageing.  Key focal areas included adult vaccination, vision and hearing health, age-friendly cities and communities, ageism, elder abuse and long-term care in the context of improving and maintaining functional ability within a healthy ageing model.

Jane’s leadership saw the IFA expand its influence and partnerships, collaborating with governments, NGOs, and the private sector to improve the quality of life for the ageing population.  Her background as an occupational therapy, and expert in population ageing and public health provided a solid foundation for her advocacy work.  Her contributions have been recognized internationally, with numerous awards and accolades including a member of the WHO Healthy Ageing 50, being awarded the Queen Elizabeth Jubilee Medal and a Churchill Fellowship.

Dr Barratt is laser focused in her engagement as global ageing and healthy systems strategist across sectors and disciplines, as an expert moderator and presenter and member of national and international Boards of Directors.  She remains a passionate advocate for older people, dedicating her efforts to ensuring a dignified and respectful ageing process for all.

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Jane Barratt, former Secretary-General of the International Federation on Ageing (IFA) from 2003 to 2023, is a distinguished leader and advocate in global ageing and health system change.  With a robust background in population ageing and public health, Jane has contributed to advancing the rights and well-being of older adults worldwide.

Her qualifications include a Bachelor of Science, Occupational Therapy, Master of Medical Sociology, Doctor of Philosophy focused on home care services for people with disabilities and their carers with extensive experience in public health policy.  Dr Barratt’s career is marked by developing strategic partnerships with governments, NGOs, and private sectors, addressing critical issues such as adult vaccination, vision and hearing health, ageism, long term care, primary integrated care and age friendly environments.  She has a unique aptitude and talent for creating connections across sectors and disciplines that form common agendas to address from unique perspectives.

Renowned for her exceptional leadership and advocacy skills, Jane has been instrumental in helping to expand the influence of civil society globally.  Her strategic vision and collaborative approach have earned her numerous international awards.

Now as an independent consultant in global ageing and health systems strategist she continues to inform and help shape age-related policy and practices, leveraging her expertise to promote dignified and respectful ageing.