STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANT
Clear communications for complex moments.
I’m Jennifer Arnott — a senior communications advisor who helps leaders in health care, senior living and the charitable sector navigate periods of scrutiny and growth with strategies that mitigate risk, build engagement and guide organizations through change.
A trusted advisor for high-stakes communications.
With senior leadership experience across health care, government, senior living and the charitable sector, I help organizations navigate the moments that define them — reputational pressure, complex change and growth that hinges on stakeholder confidence.
I support senior leaders through fractional, project‑based and retainer engagements, offering a distinctive combination of strategic insight and practical execution in the Greater Toronto Area and virtually.
Areas of expertise
Where I create the most value.
Issues Management & Risk Mitigation
Calm, credible counsel when reputation is on the line — messaging, positioning and spokesperson readiness for the moments that matter.
Integrated Public Relations
Award-winning campaigns across earned, owned and paid media that build reputation, shift perception and support growth.
Cross-Functional Project Leadership
Vendors, subject-matter experts, budgets and timelines coordinated to deliver complex initiatives on brand and on schedule.
Stakeholder & Partner Engagement
Relationships and forums that deepen reach, strengthen reputation and align partners around shared priorities.
Strategic Positioning & Change Communications
Clear internal and external narratives that carry teams and stakeholders through transformation with confidence.
selected experience
Senior counsel, across sectors that matter.
A snapshot of the organizations I’ve helped lead through reputational challenges, transformation and growth. There’s more to each story — I’d welcome the chance to share it.
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Menopause Foundation of Canada not-for-profit · Health |
Chair, Communications Leading all communications for a growing national advocacy organization |
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Ontario Health Toronto Crown Corporation · Health |
Director, Communications, Issues Management & Engagement Communications, issues management and engagement for the region, reporting to the Chief Regional Officer. |
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ErinoakKids Centre for Treatment & Development Not-for-profit · Health |
Director, Communications All internal and external communications, reporting directly to the CEO. |
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Revera Inc. PRIVATE SECTOR · SENIOR LIVING |
Director, External Communications External communications, issues management and PR for a leading senior-living operator. |
Credentials
Master of Arts (M.A.), Communication Studies — University of Windsor
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Honours, Economics & Communication Studies — University of Windsor
Accredited Business Communicator (ABC) — International Association of Business Communicators
The Fabulous Garden
Beyond client work, I run a personal passion project, TheFabulousGarden.com, where I help people who create gardens they can be proud of.
Let’s explore how we can work together.
Whether you’re facing a high-stakes issue, planning a campaign or guiding your organization through change, I’d welcome the chance to learn more.