Jennifer Robson is an Associate Professor in the Graduate Program in Political Management at Carleton University, where she teaches courses in public policy analysis and advocacy.

Jennifer has published research on family policy, tax policy, wealth inequality, gender inequality and the design and delivery of social programs.

Prior to joining Carleton, Jennifer held senior roles in policy development and research at Policy Horizons Canada and the federal Department of Finance and spent nearly a decade in the voluntary sector.

She is a 2024-25 McConnell Visiting Scholar at the Max Bell School of Public Policy (McGill), and a visiting fellow and Research Advisor to the Institute for Research on Public Policy. She has participated in a wide range of advisory bodies for the Minister of Finance, Employment and Social Development Canada and the Canada Revenue Agency. Jennifer continues to collaborate with non-profit organizations through the Asset-Building Learning Exchange among others.