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REASON #25 | PANELIST AND BOOMER, LYNELL ANDERSON, IS “COMMONLY CONSIDERED ‘FREAKIN COOL’ BY THE YOUNGER GENERATIONS”

Lynell Anderson not only brings over 30 years experience to the Panel, she also brings a great reputation among her younger peers. Driven by her interest in providing youth a chance to succeed, Anderson is no stranger to working with younger people, and often is re-energized working with the demographic. Among her many roles across the private, voluntary, and public sector, Anderson is currently part of the Generation Squeeze team while also working as a Senior Researcher for UBC’s Human Early Learning Partnership. She will share her thoughts and expertise on intergenerational topics in hopes to help address the generational issues that face us all today.

Below, Lynell Anderson explains why she thinks you should come to the conference:

The Top reason why everyone should come to this conference It’s all about collaboration between generations, which is essential to addressing the issues facing us – all of us – today. Working together, we’re stronger, we’re better and we’re more effective. Clearly, it’s the place to be in Vancouver on May 28th!

What is the top reason someone like you must attend the XYBOOM Conference this year? To learn from others and then incorporate that learning into my understanding of the world, and my work.

If you are a Boomer then I encourage you to come to the XYBOOM Conference to learn, and to actively demonstrate your interest in ensuring that younger generations have a chance to succeed.

Why did you decide to become a part of XYBOOM Conference Team? I’m inspired by the Vision and Mission of XYBOOM, and hope to help advance these important goals.

What are you most excited to take away from this year’s conference? The renewed energy that I always get from being with young people.

As a 30-day countdown to the XYBOOM Conference, we’re listing one new reason everyday on why you should attend!