Ms. Jennifer Corriero

Jennifer Corriero is an innovator and leader, bringing tremendous insight into understanding, reaching and motivating youth. Jennifer's experience includes developing and driving youth programs related to technology, collaboration and entrepreneurship, and has designed and delivered an extensive range of interactive learning experiences with the aim of empowering youth as community leaders.

In 2003, Jennifer was a member of the Official Canadian Government Delegation to the World Summit on the Information Society. She has presented and supported civil society engagement at events including the World Urban Forum, International AIDS Conference, World Summit on Sustainable Development, Youth Employment Summit and Global Knowledge Partnership International Forum.

Jennifer has been a youth engagement strategy consultant for a range of organizations including Microsoft, TD Bank, VanCity Credit Union, Ontario Science Centre and the Canadian Government. She has a BA (Liberal Studies) with a focus on 'Business, Communications, Technology and Culture' and a Masters in Environmental Studies from York University.

Key Recognitions:
• Social Entrepreneur of the Year, Impact Conference (2008)
• Canada's Most Powerful Women: Top 100 in the 2007 Future Leader Category, Women's Executive Network
• York University Bryden Alumni Award Winner in the "One to Watch" category (2007)
• Shad Valley Outstanding Commitment to Youth Award (2006)
• World Economic Forum Young Global Leader (2005)
• McGill University Management Achievement Award (2003)
• National Congress of Italian Canadians Young Achievement Award (2002)
• World Economic Forum Global Leaders of Tomorrow (2002)
• Wired Woman Young Woman of the Year (2001)