Jenelyn Santos Ong Appointed to the Board of Police Commissioners

The Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners is pleased to announce that Jenelyn Santos Ong has joined the Board effective March 18, 2024. Santos Ong will serve a two-year term ending December 31, 2025.

Commissioner Santos Ong is a dedicated community builder, avid volunteer and proud immigrant who believes in strengthening our city through collaboration and cooperation.

As the Manager of Opus - the University of Saskatchewan’s startup incubator for academic founders – Santos Ong oversees operations, programming, partnerships, and initiatives to build a robust culture of entrepreneurial thinking on campus. Prior to this role, she was the Director of Entrepreneurship at the Saskatoon Regional Economic Development Authority where she led initiatives to champion new and aspiring small business owners and drive economic growth. Santos Ong is deeply committed to community service. She has served on the boards and committees of several organizations, most recently as President of the Filipino-Canadian Association of Saskatchewan Inc. where she plays a pivotal role in promoting intercultural exchange, cultural unity, and community enrichment to Saskatchewan’s 44,000+ Filipinos. She aspires to boost civic engagement and support in our youth through innovative bridge-building initiatives across cultures and sectors helping to ensure public safety, trust, and accountability for the police services in the community.