Emily Jago



Emily Jago joined the Row Ontario Board of Directors in March 2024. Emily has a wealth of experience in rowing in several different roles and was most recently the President of Row Nova Scotia (Feb. 2022 – Feb. 2024) where, among other accomplishments, she facilitated the development process of their Strategic Plan and increased yearly provincial sport funding by $23,000 for next four years based on performance and achievement of annual outcomes. Prior to her stint as President, Emily served as Director of Governance with Row Nova Scotia for two years and was a member of RCA’s SafeSport Implementation Advisory Council (2020-22) and Accountability Committee (2023-Present).

Emily got her start in rowing as an athlete and has a been a member of several rowing clubs and programs across Ontario, including the UWO Boat Club, Guelph Rowing Club and Sudbury Rowing Club. In 2015, she was named OUA Female Rower of the Year while attending Laurentian University thanks to her win in the women’s single. Emily has also been an active coach throughout her involvement in rowing and was a summer coach at the London Rowing Club as well as a para, junior and masters coach at the Sudbury Rowing Club, where she also served a stint as Club President.

As a member of the Row Ontario Board of Directors, Emily hopes to support the growth of the sport in the province, help foster excellence at all levels, and allow others to find the joy in rowing that she’s experienced throughout her involvement in the sport.