290I_Jen Borrero, a Colombian-Mexican Impact Entrepreneur and Community Developer

What is The Future for Cities?

"Urban living is very dense, that lands it being more resource efficient."

Are you interested in housing affordability projects? What do you think about successful cities? How can we make the 2nd and 3rd order consequences as part of policy-making?

Interview with Jen Borrero, a Colombian-Mexican Impact Entrepreneur and Community Developer. We talk about her vision for the future of cities, housing affordability, youth engagement, success for cities, policy making, and many more.

Jennifer Borrero is an award-winning, first-generation, Latina entrepreneur. Her work as a United Nations Ambassador has allowed her to lead projects around the world; from opening a public health clinic in Nicaragua to developing affordable housing communities in the US. She has run programs in the private and public sectors that focus on creating social change. Jennifer has been recognized as an emerging Hispanic Executive receiving the “30 Under 30” award for her work as the founder of Youth Housing Coalition, an organization that aims to empower young people to solve some of the country’s most pressing problems. Her work has been featured on multiple TEDx stages. She is currently a Global Goals Ambassador for the United Nations Association. Her work sits at the intersection of Sustainability and Social Justice. Jennifer’s ultimate goal is to highlight innovative solutions to global problems while building community across cultures.

Find out more about Jen through these links:

Jennifer Borrero on LinkedIn Jennifer Borrero website jen.borrero as Jennifer Borrero on Instagram Youth Housing Coalition website @youthhousingcoalition as Youth Housing Coalition on Instagram How communities can spark global change - Jennifer Borrero at TEDxBalchStreet Jennifer Borrero is Empowering the Next Generation of Equitable Housing Advocates at American Leadership on the Sustainable Development Goals

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No.190 - Interview with Adrian McGregor about cities being part of nature No.222 - Interview with Adam Dorr about technology being applied knowledge No.264 - Interview with Rob Pradolin about Australian affordable housing No.279R

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