An award-winning educator, Jennifer believes in the power of connection, advocacy, and education to transform lives and build a better world, one meaningful relationship at a time. Jennifer McCune is a CPA and college accounting instructor who brings real-world experience and innovative approaches to the classroom, empowering diverse learners to succeed. She is also the architect of Comet CLASS, an innovative leadership initiative designed to align with the college’s mission of fostering inclusive and transformative education. The program has become a cornerstone for student engagement and success, creating belonging, advocacy, and personal growth for countless students.As the spouse of a first responder and mother of four, Jennifer draws inspiration from her family’s values of service, resilience, and connection, which guide her work as an educator and mentor. Her advocacy includes championing Count the Kicks, a program dedicated to empowering expectant mothers with tools to monitor their babies’ health and prevent stillbirths. She is inspired by how the program transforms loss and pain into purpose, raising awareness and saving lives.An award-winning educator, Jennifer believes in the power of connection, advocacy, and education to transform lives and build a better world, one meaningful relationship at a time. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx