Jennifer Flanagan is the co-founder and President and CEO of Actua, a national charitable organization that engages Canadian youth in inspiring and innovative science and technology experiences. Through camps, classroom workshops, clubs, and community outreach, Actua's programs reach a quarter of a million youth annually. Over the past decade, Jennifer has led the development of Actua's national barrier-breaking programs, which engage Indigenous youth, girls and young women, youth living in rural and remote communities and other at-risk youth. To accomplish this work, Jennifer partners with leading corporate sector companies, governments and other non-profits.
Jennifer has served on the boards of several local, national and international groups that are committed to furthering educational opportunities for youth and for women. In 2007, Jennifer was named one of Canada's Top 100 Most Powerful Women and in 2011 she was the recipient of a Y Women of Distinction Award (Education and Training) and was named one of Ottawa's Top Forty Under 40. She holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of New Brunswick and a Master of Management from McGill University in Montreal.
Last week I was invited to speak on a panel at RBC’s annual investor forum where they provide their clients with thought provoking information about current issues and trends that influence their businesses. This year’s theme was Resiliency in Times
In the lead up to International Woman’s Day 2019, I invited Actua’s Youth Council for a casual dinner and meaningful conversation. Together we shared personal stories and thoughts related to International Women’s Day with the goal of shining light o
In this second briefing on our Coding the Future survey, we take a closer look at the impact of household income on coding and digital technology attitudes and opportunities. The results are discouraging. While young Canadians’ interest in coding and
Results from Actua's survey Coding the Future: What Canadian youth and their parents thinking about coding
It's Safer Internet Day and here are some of the best tricks and tips for parents to help keep your kids safe online!
Today the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development announced that Actua will receive $10 million in funding from the Government of Canada’s new CanCode program.
On International Day of the Girl I can’t help but get excited about the overwhelming number of positive messages on social media using #dayofthegirl, as well as the Government of Canada, Status of Women-led campaign #ClaimYourPlace. It is incredibly
A Canada 150 Signature project, CanadaC3 is a 150 expedition from Toronto to Victoria via the Northwest Passage. Tracy Ross is on board Leg 4 of CanadaC3 representing Actua, Canada’s largest STEM outreach organization.