Jen Borrero
I help people stop waiting and step into action, so they can become the kind of leaders who create unity and build impact that creates lasting change.
Jen Borrero is a speaker, housing advocate, and community-driven developer focused on one core idea: building people who build systems that create lasting change.
She is the founder of Common Ground Development where she works at the intersection of leadership, housing, and social impact. Her work brings together policy, development, and storytelling to help communities and organizations turn ideas into action.
A first-generation Latina and TEDx speaker, Jen has led initiatives from grassroots organizing to international development, helping people navigate differences and lead change in their own communities.
Her talks combine personal storytelling with practical frameworks, equipping audiences to move from intention to action. Her core message: leadership isn’t about individual success, it’s about creating the conditions for others to move forward too.
Jen has been recognized as a 30 Under 30 honoree and serves as a United Nations Global Goals Ambassador. Outside of her work, she’s an avid traveler and adventurer, always seeking new perspectives and experiences that shape how she leads and builds.
Jen Borrero is a speaker, housing advocate, and community-driven developer focused on one core idea: building people who build systems that create lasting change.
She is the founder of Common Ground Development where she works at the intersection of leadership, housing, and social impact. Her work brings together policy, development, and storytelling to help communities and organizations turn ideas into action.
A first-generation Latina and TEDx speaker, Jen has led initiatives from grassroots organizing to international development, helping people navigate differences and lead change in their own communities.
Her talks combine personal storytelling with practical frameworks, equipping audiences to move from intention to action. Her core message: leadership isn’t about individual success, it’s about creating the conditions for others to move forward too.
Jen has been recognized as a 30 Under 30 honoree and serves as a United Nations Global Goals Ambassador. Outside of her work, she’s an avid traveler and adventurer, always seeking new perspectives and experiences that shape how she leads and builds.
Where We Meet: How to find common ground that turns ideas into action
Format: 60 minute keynote
This program is perfect for:
- Teams and emerging leaders who feel stuck in overthinking, overlearning, or waiting for the “right time”
- Leaders navigating misalignment or silos who need their teams to find common ground and move forward together
- Organizations looking to build a culture of ownership, where individuals don’t just contribute ideas, but execute on...
Igniting Change: How to stop waiting, use your voice, and lead change—no title required
Format: 60 minute Keynote
This program is perfect for:
- Emerging leaders and early-career professionals who want to make an impact but feel unsure where to start
- Organizations looking to activate the next generation of leaders and build a culture of ownership and action
The audience will leave with:
- Practical tools to move from intention to action—turning...
Pressure of a Dream: How to turn expectation into clarity, and pressure into power
Format: 60 minute keynote
This program is perfect for:
- High-performing employees navigating identity, ambition, and cultural or familial expectations
- First-generation professionals and emerging leaders balancing personal growth with external pressure
- Organizations seeking to better support retention, engagement, and authenticity among rising talent
The audience will...
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