Jesse Cohoon

Retired, but not retiring, Jesse Cohoon is an active member of the community, sharing his experience and knowledge to promote living in place for seniors. His advocacy work resonates with organizations like the Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation, ACORN Toronto, Family Councils of Ontario, and WoodGreen Community Services. A member of WoodGreen's Senior Advisory Council and its Students of Aging program, he has helped to produce the podcasts that share the interests and histories of people from various backgrounds. As Director of Programming for the Writers Collective of Canada, Jesse published 6 anthologies that provided an opportunity for people to be heard and honoured for their insights and courageous stories. The expressive writing workshops have helped thousands of writers find their voices. A filmmaker with over 45 years of experience, he has been a part of Toronto's creative growth.