Jennifer Borrero
Jennifer Borrero is a global keynote speaker and non-profit founder reshaping how leaders think about housing, justice, and community impact.
Why book Jennifer Borrero for your next event
- Jennifer delivers bold, story-driven keynotes that connect systems thinking with real human impact, leaving audiences inspired and ready to act.
- With experience from Wall Street to the United Nations, she bridges policy, business, and community in a way few speakers can.
- She equips audiences with clarity and courage to lead change, showing that meaningful impact starts where you are.
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Global keynote speaker driving change at the intersection of housing, justice, and leadership
Jennifer Borrero is a global keynote speaker, impact entrepreneur, and housing advocate known for transforming complex systems into stories that move people to action. Her work sits at the intersection of housing, justice, and community, where policy meets lived experience. With a voice shaped by her journey as a first-generation American, Jennifer speaks with clarity, depth, and conviction about what it takes to build systems that truly serve people. From global stages to grassroots communities, she challenges audiences to rethink leadership, belonging, and the future we are collectively creating.
Jennifer Borrero – A Voice for Housing, Justice, and Belonging
Jennifer Borrero is a non-profit founder and global keynote speaker transforming how organizations, leaders, and communities think about housing, justice, and community development. Her work is grounded in lived experience and informed by systems thinking, allowing her to connect personal stories with structural realities. Jennifer does not speak about change from a distance. She builds it, documents it, and teaches others how to lead it with intention.
As a first-generation American, Jennifer grew up believing deeply in the promise of the American Dream. She followed every rule she was told would lead to stability and success, pursuing a high-paying career to support her family. That path eventually led her to Wall Street, where she worked at the largest asset management firm in the world. On paper, she had achieved everything she was supposed to. In practice, she felt disconnected from the impact she wanted her life to have.
From Wall Street to Purpose-Driven Leadership
In 2020, Jennifer made the decision to walk away from a prestigious career without a clear roadmap ahead. What followed was a period of service that quickly became purpose. She began volunteering with organizations supporting people experiencing homelessness, attending community meetings, and advocating alongside residents whose lives were directly shaped by housing policy.
Through these experiences, Jennifer gained firsthand insight into how systems operate and who they leave behind. One conversation led to another, and soon she found herself speaking at the United Nations about the work she was doing on the ground. That moment marked a turning point, transforming her from a participant in change to a leader shaping it.
Building the Future of Housing and Community
Since then, Jennifer has founded the Youth Housing Coalition, an organization dedicated to empowering the next generation of leaders in community development. She is also actively developing sustainable and equitable housing projects in Atlanta and Mexico, bringing together policy, land, and community voices to create spaces where people can truly belong.
Her work reflects a belief that where and how we build shapes opportunity, dignity, and access. Jennifer approaches housing not only as infrastructure, but as a foundation for education, health, and economic mobility. This perspective allows her to speak with authority to audiences across sectors, from students and activists to executives and civic leaders.
A Global Keynote Speaker Who Ignites Action
Jennifer Borrero is known for bold storytelling, clarity of vision, and an ability to challenge assumptions without alienating her audience. She has delivered TEDx talks on the future of housing and spoken for organizations including the United Nations, Comcast, Boeing, and NAFSA. She has also given formal addresses to presidents and prime ministers on topics ranging from education to sustainable development.
Whether speaking to young professionals, corporate leaders, or policymakers, Jennifer’s goal remains the same: to help people see that systems are not fixed, leadership is not reserved for a select few, and creating change does not require permission. Her keynotes leave audiences with practical insight, renewed responsibility, and a sense of agency.
Topics and Recognition
Jennifer is available for speaking engagements on a wide range of topics, including youth activism, civic engagement, social entrepreneurship, international human rights, careers in tech for the future, and community-led development. Her work has been recognized with the Hispanic Executive 30 Under 30 Award for Social Impact and the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition NextGen Leader Award. She holds a Master’s degree from Georgia State University and serves as a Global Ambassador for the United Nations Association.
At the heart of Jennifer’s work is a deeply personal mission. She was once a young woman who wanted to create change and did not know where to start. Today, she uses her voice to help others find their starting point and build something meaningful from there.
Keynotes
Keynote by Jennifer Borrero:
IGNITING CHANGE
In this keynote, Jennifer focuses on empowering young professionals to drive social change by sharing her journey from a Wall Street career to social justice work. Highlighting her experiences as a UN Ambassador and nonprofit founder, she offers a framework for amplifying voices and overcoming barriers.
Attendees will gain tools for grassroots activism and digital advocacy, leaving with a clear roadmap for impactful leadership. Ideal for students and emerging leaders, this program emphasizes that real leadership requires no title or permission.
- A clear framework for creating change without formal authority
- A mindset shift from “I’m not ready” to “I’m already equipped”
- A renewed belief in their power, and their responsibility, to lead
- Gain confidence in starting with what they have, where they are
Keynote by Jennifer Borrero:
REINVENTING PURPOSE THROUGH TRIAL AND ERROR
In this dynamic keynote, Jennifer Borrero reveals how her path from Wall Street to grassroots advocacy was shaped by bold, messy reinvention rather than perfect planning. She shares her journey of embracing uncertainty, failing, and asking questions to build a career true to herself. With humor and vulnerability, Jennifer encourages audiences to explore untapped potential and reconnect with their purpose. This talk is a call to embrace reinvention as a vital leadership skill in a rapidly changing world, offering insights for anyone facing a career pivot or pursuing a dream.
Orgazational Impact
- Insight into what rising leaders really need to stay engaged
- How to position reinvention as a competitive advantage inside your organization
- Ways to align personal growth with employer brand, culture, and mission
- Ideas to foster internal mobility, mentorship & purpose-driven leadership
- Actionable frameworks to support employees as they explore, grow & lead
Keynote by Jennifer Borrero:
PRESSURE OF A DREAM
Pressure of a Dream keynote delves into Jennifer’s journey of balancing the American Dream with her Hispanic heritage. As the only US-born member of her family, Jennifer faced intense pressure to succeed while honoring her traditional Mexican roots. She shares stories of financial struggles, isolation in college, and transforming guilt into a purposeful career. This program empowers audiences to balance professional ambitions with cultural expectations, providing tools to transform pressure into strength.
Orgazational Impact
- How to maintain a strong connection to one’s roots and heritage, and strategies for integrating cultural values and traditions into your professional experience
- How to find your leadership style as a woman-identifying person
- How to create your own path by setting realistic goals and redefining success in their own terms
- Ways to define success on your own terms, and let go of comparison culture
- Insights on navigating identity-driven imposter syndrome in academic and professional spaces
Keynote by Jennifer Borrero:
BUILDING DREAMS: REVOLUTIONIZING THE HOUSING INDUSTRY
Jennifer Borrero, founder of Youth Housing Coalition, presents effective strategies for transforming affordable housing into a community-building force, moving beyond basic necessity. Her keynote emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and sustainability in real estate development, offering a roadmap for meaningful contributions from individuals, organizations, and policymakers.
She highlights empowering future real estate leaders and fostering a sustainable, equitable future where affordable housing creates healthier, resilient communities. This isn't a typical real estate discussion; it's a conversation-style talk about using housing to build community, ensuring representation, and making neighborhoods thrive.
Orgazational Impact
- Understand inclusive real estate dev and the needs of diverse communities.
- Learn strategies for making affordable housing a powerful, collaborative, and sustainable force for community-building.
- Get a roadmap to meaningfully contribute to affordable housing solutions for a more equitable future.
How Communities Can Spark Global Change | Jennifer Borrero | TEDxBalchStreet
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