Since starting her career in 2015, Hajar Jerroumi has acquired expertise in public policy analysis, strategic monitoring, government representation, consulting, and managing projects related to complex social issues. With an academic background in international law and international relations, she specializes in human rights with a focus on the issues of vulnerable populations, equity, diversity and inclusion, harassment and sexual violence. Since 2021, she has been in charge of partner relations at the Lucie and André Chagnon Foundation, where she develops partnerships related to poverty prevention. She also represents the Foundation on various bodies, committees and multi-sectoral initiatives.

Prior to assuming her current position, Ms. Jerroumi analyzed policy issues and implications for the Regroupement québécois des centres d’aide et de lutte contre les agressions à caractère sexuel. During here career, she has also been a project manager for the Juripop legal clinic, a human rights consultant for Equitas-International Centre for Human Rights Education, a project manager for Action Jeunesse de l’Ouest-de-l’Île and a project officer for the Institut du Nouveau Monde.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in international law and international relations from the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) and a master’s degree in public administration with a concentration in international administration at the École nationale d’administration publique (ÉNAP). She also holds the title of Certified Corporate Director (ASC) as well as the Chartered Director (C. Dir.) equivalence from the Directors College.

Ms. Jerroumi is also a member of the boards of Forum Jeunesse de l'île de Montréal, Force Jeunesse and the Francophone branch of Amnesty International Canada. Ms. Jerroumi, who was appointed to the board of directors of the AMF in June 2022, has been reappointed for a four-year term beginning on June 22, 2026.