Jennifer L. Krempin Bridgman
Principal
A writer and journalist by background, Jennifer L. Krempin Bridgman has more than a decade of communications experience in the financial services, health care and legal services arenas. Among her rich and extensive professional portfolio, Jennifer has more than a decade of freelance writing experience on behalf of a variety of organizations and publications and has served in a variety of senior and management roles including Senior Communications Specialist for the eighth largest pediatric health care system in the U.S.; Communications and Public Relations Manager for one of the largest law firms in the Upper Midwest, and Director of Marketing and Communications for an AmLaw 100 law firm based in Washington, D.C.
In 2009, she founded Jennifer L. Krempin & Associates, LLC, to pursue her dream of writing and entrepreneurship. Today Jennifer seeks to help businesses, nonprofit organizations and sole proprietors communicate effectively in order to advance their business objectives. She also is the founder and editor-in-chief of Tripping on the Ladder™, a premier online community for professionals in career transition and career reflection, and creator of Jenaissance, a creative blog of wit and whimsy.
HONORS & AWARDS
- Unsung Heroes award for legal marketing excellence, Minnesota Lawyer (2008)
- Bronze Quill award, International Association of Business Communicators – Minnesota Chapter (2008)
- Your Honor Award, Legal Marketing Association – Minnesota Chapter (2007)
- Your Honor Award, Legal Marketing Association – National Chapter (2008)
- Gold Quill award, Association of Women in Communications (2005)
- Core Values Award for exemplary teamwork, Leonard, Street and Deinard (2008)
- Champions for Children award for exemplary professional service, Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota (2003)
PROFESSIONAL & COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP
- Member, Alumni Board of Directors, Gustavus Adolphus College ( 2009 to present)
- Elected Member, Call Committee, Faith Lutheran Church, Arlington, Virginia (2009 to present)
- Stephen Minister, Faith Lutheran Church, Arlington, Virginia (2009 to present)
- Vice President of Finance, International Association of Business Communicators – Minnesota Chapter (2007-2008)
- Member, International Association of Business Communicators (2006 to present)
- Member, Legal Marketing Association
EDUCATION
B.A., cum laude, English and Writing, Gustavus Adolphus College
IN THE NEWS
- Quoted, “The price of timeliness: What’s it like to put out a daily or weekly newsletter? Editors say it’s satisfaction tainted by anxiety,” Editor’s Workshop: The Newsletter to Help You Improve Your Publication (January 1998)
