Full Name Shane Feldman Years active 2008-present | Name Shane Feldman | |
Born November 7, 1994 (age 29) ( 1994-11-07 ) Toronto, Ontario, Canada Occupation Top 20 Under 20, Producer, Motivational Speaker, Charity Founder Website www.shanefeldman.com www.cmimovement.com Profiles | ||
Organizations founded Count Me In | ||
Disconnected Generation | ft. Shane Feldman
Shane Feldman (Born 7 November 1994) is a global youth empowerment expert, motivational speaker and critically acclaimed producer. Feldman has been recognized by The United Nations Youth Assembly and The President's Volunteer Initiative, “serve.gov”, and he has been listed on Youth In Motion's Top 20 Under 20 list.
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- Disconnected Generation ft Shane Feldman
- Producer
- Count Me In global broadcasts
- Speaking
- Education
- Benefit concert
- References
Feldman is the founder and CEO of Count Me In, the largest youth-led organization in the world. Born out of what Feldman describes as a challenging transition into high school in 2008, Count Me In is an entirely student-led charity and global brand that helps young people find their passion through community involvement. With Feldman at the helm, Count Me In has impacted more than 10 million young people to date through speaking tours, educational programs and major broadcasts. As CEO of Count Me In, Feldman is the creative strategist behind the organization, which seeks to help young people find their passion through volunteerism and community leadership. Programming includes school tours, a peer mentorship platform, community based leadership training, and a suite of online videos and media content inspiring local involvement, leadership, and social innovation.
Producer
Feldman is widely respected for cultivating "meaningful, story-driven creative content," and has produced major conferences, concerts, film, broadcast events, and other media that have collectively impacted millions worldwide. Feldman has worked with top tier media icons and some of the industry’s most celebrated talent, including: Shelagh O’Brien (Director, Olympic Opening Ceremonies, Sochi 2014), Ben Knechtel (Music Video Director, Carly Rae Jepsen, Chris Hadfield, Juno TV), Josh Shipp (A&E, Lifetime), Luke Bilyk (Degrassi, Lost Girl), Jessie Funk (America’s Got Talent, The Voice), Cody Simpson (Universal Music Group), Kevin Breel (Random House Author, TED Speaker), Ashley Leggat (twice Gemini nominated actress), Hunter March (AwesomenessTV), Carlos Guevara (X Factor USA), Kristen Chenoweth (Emmy & Tony award winner), Nikki Yanofsky (Quincy Jones, A440 Entertainment).
Count Me In global broadcasts
On Tuesday, April 29, 2014, Feldman produced Count Me In's first global broadcast. Featuring a diverse line-up of celebrity speakers and entertainers, including Cody Simpson, Nikki Yanofsky, Luke Bilyk and Jessica Tyler of Degrassi fame, Ashley Leggat, Fefe Dobson and other teen icons, the show was designed to motivate young people everywhere to get involved and volunteer in their own communities for a cause of their choice. The first annual Count Me In broadcast had an international reach of over 2.2 million, with viewers tuning in from 69 countries.
On Tuesday, April 14, 2015, Feldman produced the second Count Me In Global Broadcast, which reached over 8 million people with viewers tuning in from 104 countries.
Through Count Me In, Feldman inspires youth to volunteer, and give back to their community. The organization's programs raise awareness for charitable causes, and community service opportunities. To date, Count Me In has reached out to over 10 million youth around the world. Feldman alone speaks to tens of thousands of students and teachers each year, and is one of the youngest and most sought after motivational keynote speakers in North America.
Feldman began developing Count Me In at the age of 13 while attending Westmount Collegiate Institute, a York Region public high school in Vaughan, Ontario. In 2012, he gained the support of celebrities including Ashley Leggat of “Life With Derek” fame, recording artist Victoria Duffield and singer/songwriter Danny Fernandes, who took part in the annual Count Me In conference on May 1, 2012. Following the event, Life With Derek star Ashley Leggat logged onto Twitter to share her support for Count Me In saying "@ShaneFeldman You are the most inspirational person in my life! So proud of you and what was accomplished at CMIC! Thank you. XO". On April 25, 2012, Feldman received the Citizen of Character Award from York Region's Fire Chief Bryan Burbidge and Emergency Services and Fire Chief G.R. Senay and he was recognized by MPP Dipika Damerla in her Canadian Parliament Member Statement soon after, on May 9, 2012.
On January 9, 2013, Feldman appeared alongside Liza Fromer on Global Toronto's "The Morning Show" to announce new Count Me In supporters, Degrassi star Luke Bilyk and rap sensation Lil Jaxe. Other celebrities who have supported Count Me In include:
Speaking
Feldman travels to conferences, schools and special events around the world, and speaks to students, educators, and corporate audiences. Feldman is currently signed by California based Top Youth Speakers, founded by internationally recognized teen expert Josh Shipp, best known for his work with Oprah, CNN and MTV.
Education
Feldman is a graduate of Westmount Collegiate Institute, a York Region District School Board public high school in Thornhill, Ontario.
Feldman studied Radio and Television Arts at the Ryerson University School of Media, in Toronto, Ontario. In addition, Feldman has trained with The Walt Disney Company professional development arm Disney Institute as well as Berklee College
Benefit concert
Award-winning singer/songwriter Jesse Labelle teamed up with musical artists including Juno Award nominated singer Vita Chambers, and chart-topping performer Tyler Shaw to produce a "VIP Benefit Concert" honoring Feldman's 19th birthday. The Toronto concert was held on November 7, 2013, at The Opera House, and funds were donated to Count Me In (movement) and the Big Picture Project.