Anita Wortzman, President

Anita Wortzman is President of The Asper Foundation.  She graduated with her Bachelor of Commerce degree and Law degree (Gold Medal recipient) from University of Manitoba. Anita practiced law for 9 years specializing in tax and mergers and acquisitions.  She then worked in various high growth businesses including Assante Corporation, Activa Consumer Promotions, Acumen Corporate Development and Farmers Edge.

Previously, Anita chaired the Gray Academy Board of Jewish Education, was President of the Jewish Foundation of Manitoba and was on the Board of Nature Conservancy (Manitoba). She was also one of the public representatives on the CPA Manitoba Board.

Currently, Anita sits on the boards of Assiniboine Park Conservancy, Western Canada Jewish Security Network, Asper Jewish Community Campus, University of Manitoba Associates, Business Council of Manitoba (BCM) and co-Chairs the Social Wellness Committee for BCM.   She also sits on the President’s Advisory Council for University of Manitoba.