Jessica Black
Director, Continuing Professional Development @The College Of Family Physicians Of Canada Le Collège Des Médecins De Famille Du Canada
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WORK HISTORY
Director, Continuing Professional Development @The College Of Family Physicians Of Canada Le Collège Des Médecins De Famille Du Canada
Mississauga, ON, CA
Led the design, launch, and national education strategy for new CPD certification standards, strengthening alignment across faculty, providers, and members.Drove policy development and implementation that advanced accreditation processes and improved system-wide consistency and fairness.Directed program evaluation initiatives, leveraging data and feedback to enhance quality, equity, and learner outcomes.Built and managed high-performing teams, fostering collaboration, coaching, and professional growth.Partnered with internal and external stakeholders — from senior leadership to frontline educators — to deliver strategic initiatives with measurable organizational impact.
EDUCATION
School of Continuing Studies, University of Toronto
Certificate of Completion, Foundations of Quality and Process Excellence
Ontario Institute for Studies in Education of the University of Toronto
MEd, Leadership in Higher Education
University of Toronto
Rose Patton Leadership Program, Mentee
Cornell University
Certificate, Leading Remote Teams
Trent University
BA (Hons), History, English
ABOUT JESSICA BLACK
Higher education and association leader specializing in CPD, accreditation, and strategic program development.I am a collaborative higher education and association leader with 20+ years of experience advancing continuing professional development (CPD) and medical education. My work centers on creating policies, programs, and systems that empower professionals, strengthen organizations, and improve outcomes for learners and communities.I specialize in guiding complex initiatives from concept to execution, from policy development and accreditation frameworks to program evaluation and stakeholder engagement. At the College of Family Physicians of Canada, I successfully led the design, launch, and education strategy for new CPD certification criteria, ensuring alignment across faculty, providers, and members.Leaders and teams seek me out for my ability to:Translate evolving standards into practical, people-focused solutions.Build strong relationships across diverse stakeholders.Coach and develop talent while fostering collaboration and trust.Communicate clearly to move strategy into action.What drives me is helping organizations navigate change with clarity and confidence. Whether strengthening accreditation systems, leading policy reform, or enhancing member and learner experiences, I bring a balance of strategic vision and hands-on leadership.I am passionate about advancing learning in higher education and association environments, and about working with people to build programs and systems that truly make a difference.
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