Shane Feldman

Shane Feldman is a motivational speaker and critically acclaimed producer.^[1] He is one of Canada's Top 20 Under 20.^[2]

Feldman is the founder and CEO of Count Me In,^[3][4][5] the largest youth-led organization in North America.

As CEO (Chief Executive Optimist) at Count Me In, Feldman is the creative strategist behind the organization's core programming,^[6] which help young people find their passion through volunteerism. The unique initiative connects youth with community opportunities and causes matching their interests, inspiring local involvement, leadership, and social innovation.^[7][8]

On Tuesday, April 29, 2014, Shane 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.^[9] The first annual Count Me In broadcast had an international reach of over 2.2 million, with viewers tuning in from 69 countries.^[10]

Through Count Me In, Shane inspires youth to volunteer, and give back to their community.^[11] The organization's annual event, "Count Me In" unites dozens of speakers and performers, and tens of thousands of students each year, to raise awareness for charitable causes, and community service opportunities.^[11] To date, Count Me In has reached out to over 3 million youth around the world.^[12] Shane 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.^[12]

Shane began developing Count Me In at the age of 13 while attending Westmount Collegiate Institute, a York Region public high school in Vaughan, Ontario.^[13][14] 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.^[14] 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".^[15] On April 25, 2012, Shane received the Citizen of Character Award from York Region's Fire Chief Bryan Burbidge and Emergency Services and Fire Chief G.R. Senay ^[16] and he was recognized by MPP Dipika Damerla in her Canadian Parliament Member Statement soon after, on May 9, 2012.^[17]

On January 9, 2013, Shane 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. During the same appearance, it was announced that both supporters would join over 20 celebrity speakers and performers at the annual Count Me In conference on April 17, 2013.^[18]

There has been no announcement on the next global Count Me In broadcast, however Feldman has tweeted several times over the summer hinting at a spring 2015 broadcast.^[19]

Speaking

Shane travels to schools and events, primarily in North America, and speaks to both student and corporate audiences. Shane is currently signed by California based management team Top Youth Speakers, lead by internationally recognized teen expert Josh Shipp.

Education

Shane is a graduate of Westmount Collegiate Institute, a York Region District School Board public high school in Vaughan, Ontario.^[14]

Shane studied Radio and Television Arts at the Ryerson University School of Media, in Toronto, Ontario.^[18]

Benefit Concert

Canadian 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 Shane 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.^[20][21]

References

External links

• Shane Feldman
• Count Me In
• cmi Global Leadership Summit