Anna Smith

Training Manager at Venture for Canada

St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

About Anna

I am a…

Connector, Designer, Educator/Teacher, Entrepreneur, Event planner

Bio

Anna believes that anything can be taught and that learning should feel incredible. With a background in government and charitable organizations, her current focus is on preparing the next generation of Canadians for the future of work.

I'm passionate about

How humans learn.

An idea worth spreading

An effective apology can change the course of the world.

Areas of expertise

Adult Education, Event Planning, Facilitation, Future of Work, Instructional Design

The TED story

Anna joined the TEDxStJohns team in 2015 to shadow the organizers in preparation to launch the first TEDxYouth event in St. John's in 2016. She actively participated in the organization of TEDx events in St. John's since that time, and launched TEDxHarboursidePark in 2020.