Laurie Jennings

Laurie Jennings is a strategic and experienced professional with a diverse background in leadership, innovation, and content creation.

With over 7 years of tenure as the General Manager of Good Housekeeping Institute at Hearst Magazines, Laurie oversees the strategic direction, editorial strategy, and brand expansion of the Institute across various platforms and partnerships.

In addition to her role at the Good Housekeeping Institute, Laurie serves as a Startup Scout and Venture Capital Adviser at HearstLab, focusing on supporting and mentoring women-led startups in media, technology, and data fields.

Laurie leverages her expertise in web content and marketing to create engaging and impactful content for Hearst Magazines' well-known brands like Good Housekeeping, Cosmopolitan, and Oprah Daily, delivering value, trust, and inspiration to millions of consumers, entrepreneurs, and partners.

Her educational background includes studying Leadership Development Program in Business Publishing/Leadership at Harvard Business School Executive Education, Journalism/Magazine Publishing at Ryerson University, Magazine & Media Management at University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management, and Mass Communication/French at York University.

Throughout her career, Laurie has held various key positions such as Institute Director, Deputy Editor, and Deputy Editor at Hearst Magazines, as well as Executive Editor & Health Director at Rogers Communications, among others.

She has also been actively involved in industry organizations, having served as Vice President at the Canadian Society of Magazine Editors and Director of Communications at Magazines Canada.

Laurie's mission is centered around delivering innovative and collaborative solutions that bring value and inspiration to diverse audiences, showcasing her leadership and expertise in the media and publishing industry.