Jennifer Corriero
Jennifer Corriero is the co-founder of TakingITGlobal—one of the world's first social networks—which engages hundreds of thousands of youths around the world to make a difference in their communities. On stage, she looks at the impact of new technologies on classrooms and workplaces. Corriero knows what makes the plugged-in kids of the Net Generation tick.
Jennifer Corriero is a living example of the youth-quake that continues to shake business and culture to their cores. Her keynotes focus on helping youth around the world realize the potential of technology, and on showing companies how to connect in a meaningful way with young people—as customers, as employees, and as partners. Just over a decade ago, at the age of 19, she launched the not-for-profit organization that has reached over 20 million youth from around the world who are interested in making a difference on issues that matter. She manages a team of 30 staff, 300 volunteers and a community of 400,000 members.
Corriero has worked as a youth engagement consultant for many companies, including Microsoft, and has travelled to over 30 countries speaking at conferences and events on youth engagement and the future of education. She has been recognized by the World Economic Forum as a Young Global Leader, serves as a member of the Global Agenda Council on Youth Unemployment, and was named by Forbes as one of 5 Innovative Rising Stars in Education, Healthcare and Environment. Jennifer Corriero completed her Masters in Environmental Studies and has also been appointed as Adjunct Professor in the Faculty of Health at York University.