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Dr. Jennifer Medlock

Director of Research

Dr. Jennifer Medlock has been the Director of Research at PolicyWise for Children & Families since 2025. She leads a team that turns community insight and rigorous evidence into action-ready strategies for policy and systems change.

Since joining PolicyWise in 2018, Jennifer has guided more than 30 research and evaluation projects on youth well-being, mental health, and community development. With over 20 years of experience in research and engagement, she works to build partnerships that bring together community voices, government, and service providers with PolicyWise research. Her goal is to improve the lives of young people and their families.

Jennifer has a Doctorate and a Master of Arts in Communications from the University of Calgary. She also has a Bachelor of Science from the University of Guelph, a Post-Graduate Diploma in Print Journalism from Sheridan College, and a Certificate in Public Participation from the International Association of Public Participation.

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