Jennifer O’Connell
Jennifer brings more than 30 years of expertise in marketing, business development, and project management with large organisations to her role as a Trustee at Youth Moves.
Jennifer will leverage her skills in strategic communication to raise the profile of the new 224 Youth Zone. Through her links with local businesses, she will raise the awareness of the new centre within the business community. She will help build strategic partnerships that provide much needed financial support as well as mentoring, enterprise skills development and employment opportunities.
She will use her ability to navigate complex challenges and mobilise stakeholders to drive the successful delivery of the 224 Youth Zone, focussing on collaboration with other youth services providers as well as sporting and creative partners.
Jennifer’s passion for making a meaningful impact led her to volunteering and working within the charity sector. Jennifer previously chaired ‘Byte Night’ in Bristol an Action for Children initiative helping to prevent youth homelessness and has volunteered with Age UK.
As a Trustee of 224 Youth Zone, Jennifer is excited to support the organisation’s mission of empowering young people to reach their full potential.