Jennifer Aftanas is a Senior Consultant at Iris Communications with expertise in strategic communications, marketing, and facilitation. She combines her passion for psychology, behavioural science, and design to transform complex ideas into clear, compelling narratives.
Her career has provided experience in the ocean technology sector, as well as Fortune 500 companies, startups, and nonprofit organizations. She has led brand development and integrated campaigns that drive measurable impact.
Jennifer’s work has helped clients earn recognition in top-tier programs, including Fast Company’s Brands That Matter Awards, the Atlantic Business Magazine Top 50 CEO Awards, and the Shorty Awards. Her portfolio also includes global event activations at COP26, COP27, New York Climate Week, and leading international ocean and defence conferences.
Jennifer holds a degree in Forensic Psychology from Saint Francis Xavier University and a Public Relations Diploma from the Nova Scotia Community College.