Jennifer Arnold
About Jennifer Arnold
Jennifer Arnold serves as the Director of Innovation at the Canadian Medical Association, where she has worked since 2009. She has extensive experience in communications and strategy development, having held various leadership roles in organizations such as Mothercraft Ottawa and IABC Ottawa.
Work at Canadian Medical Association
Jennifer Arnold has served as the Director of Innovation at the Canadian Medical Association since 2009. In this role, she is responsible for maintaining a mid-to-long term planning outlook for strategy development and resource allocation, focusing on departmental and organizational goals. She leads the operations of the Strategic Affairs team, supporting the tactical execution of strategies across communications, public affairs, and office management functions. Additionally, she implements internal outreach strategies to communicate advocacy activities and develops creative solutions for message dissemination.
Previous Experience at Mothercraft Ottawa
From 2015 to 2020, Jennifer Arnold was a member of the Board of Directors at Mothercraft Ottawa, contributing for five years. Her involvement in this organization reflects her commitment to community service and governance in the non-profit sector. During her tenure, she participated in strategic discussions and decision-making processes that aimed to enhance the organization's impact in the Ottawa area.
Education and Expertise
Jennifer Arnold studied at Carleton University, where she earned a Commerce degree with a focus on Marketing from 2004 to 2008. She furthered her education at Queen's University, completing an Accelerated MBA for Business Graduates and achieving a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from 2013 to 2014. This educational background provides her with a solid foundation in business principles and marketing strategies, which she applies in her professional roles.
Leadership Roles at IABC Ottawa
Jennifer Arnold served as Vice President of Leadership on the Board of Directors for IABC Ottawa from 2016 to 2018. In this capacity, she contributed to the leadership and strategic direction of the organization, which focuses on advancing the profession of communication. Her role involved engaging with members and stakeholders to promote best practices in communication and leadership within the industry.
Career in Communications
Jennifer Arnold has a background in communications, having worked at various organizations. She held a position in Media Relations at Nortel for nine months in 2008 and worked at the National Research Council in Communications and Corporate Relations for five months in 2007. These roles allowed her to develop skills in managing relationships with consultants and external suppliers, as well as promoting activities through various channels.