Macquarie University Incubator, Social Impact Inspiring Entrepreneur Series | The story of Young Change Agents
Event description
Young Change Agents is a design-thinking based social entrepreneurship program for 10-18-year old’s that helps youth see problems as opportunities. It provides them with the tools to think creatively, build skills in critical thinking and communication and empowers them to believe that they are good enough to be entrepreneurs, leaders, and world changers.
Maya Marcus is the Head of Product and Learning for Young Change Agents and a Techstars Facilitator and Community Leader. She is also on the Board of Directors for the Foundation of Young Australians. Maya has been working with young people for over five years focused on social impact, entrepreneurship and STEM education, primarily with secondary and tertiary students. She is passionate about empowering young people to reach their full potential and making sure all young people have the opportunity to contribute to solving societal problems and shaping our society.