Co-Founder Of Maturn

Jen Murtagh

Jen Murtagh is the co-founder of Maturn, an organization dedicated to supporting, developing, and

retaining women in the workforce as they navigate key life transitions, including fertility, maternity

leave, motherhood, and peri/menopause. With over 20 years of experience in corporate and

nonprofit sectors, Jen is a recognized leader, strategist, and advocate for gender equity, known for

her heart-centered approach to leadership.


As a former C-suite executive, Jen has led national campaigns and raised millions for causes

including anti-bullying, vulnerable youth, and women’s health and equity. She has been recognized

as a Business in Vancouver Forty Under 40 and a Greater Vancouver Board of Trade Women of

Promise, and continues to be a dedicated voice for advancing women in leadership.

Beyond her work with Maturn, Jen is a heart disease survivor and a passionate advocate for

women’s heart health. She uses her voice to raise awareness of the cardiovascular risks women

face, sharing her personal journey in the media and on public platforms to inspire change.

Committed to advancing women’s heart health in Canada, she has helped raise significant funds to

support life-saving research and initiatives.


A trusted advisor in the business community, Jen serves on the BC Business Advisory Council,

Women of the Year Awards Nominations Committee, SPOKEN Advisory Council, and the Heart & Stroke Gala Committee. She is also a board member of One Girl Can, a nonprofit that educates and mentors girls in Africa. She fulfilled a lifelong dream by traveling to Africa to lead mentoring and goal- setting workshops, inspiring the next generation of leaders.


A proud mother and stepmother to four children, Jen resides in Steveston, BC, where she continues to champion meaningful change, mentor women leaders, and advocate for more inclusive

workplaces. You can connect with her on IG @jenmurtaghcoaching.


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