Jessica Wooder

Jessica Wooder is the Executive Director of the Hamilton Academy of Medicine. She leads organizational strategy, governance, education programming, and stakeholder engagement for one of the Ontario Medical Association’s largest Branch Societies. She holds a Master of Communications from McMaster University.

In her work, Jessica provides leadership in medical education, physician engagement, and organizational strategy within complex healthcare environments. Her work includes oversight of Ontario’s largest continuing medical education conference, which hosts more than 2,000 attendees. She works closely with physicians, academic leaders, industry partners, and health system organizations to design education and engagement initiatives that support clinical practice, professional development, and physician well-being. Her experience includes strategic planning, governance execution, stakeholder engagement, public affairs, and operational leadership.

Beyond her professional role, she is actively engaged in community leadership. She has served as Past President of the Junior League of Hamilton-Burlington, an organization focused on developing women leaders and advancing community impact. She has also served as Past President of the Rotary Club of Ancaster AM, supporting local and international service initiatives benefiting the Ancaster community.