Jennifer Hollett

Canadian media executive and political activist

Jennifer Hollett, Executive Director at The Walrus

Jennifer Hollett is a Canadian media executive, former television personality, and political activist who currently serves as the Executive Director of The Walrus, a Canadian magazine known for its long-form journalism and ideas-based content.1 2

Key facts about Jennifer Hollett::

She assumed the role of Executive Director at The Walrus in June 2020, succeeding Shelley Ambrose1
Prior to The Walrus, she worked as the head of news and government at Twitter Canada2 3
She co-founded the fact-checking Super PAC App which debuted at number one in the App Store2
Hollett is an award-winning host, reporter, and producer who has covered stories across Canada and around the world with CBC News, CTV News, and MuchMusic2
She has a master's degree in public administration from Harvard Kennedy School and a BA with a specialization in journalism and communications from Concordia University2
In 2015, she was the New Democratic Party's candidate in the federal riding of University—Rosedale in Toronto, losing to Liberal Chrystia Freeland3

As Executive Director, Hollett leads The Walrus in sparking conversation on matters vital to Canadians across the country. Her extensive experience in media, tech, politics and public policy makes her well-suited to guide the organization's mission of promoting informed citizenship.1 4 5 6