Biography

Director of School & Community Programs

Johnny has been at the forefront of youth development in Canada for the last four years. Having spoken to more than 150,000 students from coast to coast, and keynoted at various youth events, (including the Canadian Student Leadership Conference), Johnny has developed the craft of captivating a youth audience.

Each and every time Johnny speaks to students he brings an incredible amount of passion, energy, and humour. In addition, his vulnerability and relatability in sharing his own personal story reach the core of what many students are experiencing themselves.

He has a genuine desire to motivate and inspire young people that comes from his own personal struggles as he journeyed towards finding his purpose in life, and his goal is to see Canadian youth realize their own potential in much the same way.

Johnny is the creative mastermind behind LiveDifferent’s youth program’s videos and stories since 2011 and now is overseeing the program as the Director of their School and Community Programs.