Marie Schwartz is the Founder & CEO of TeenLife.com, the leading discovery platform for teen-centered academic and experiential learning opportunities. These include summer and gap programs in the US and abroad as well as degree-awarding institutions such as private high schools and colleges.
Prior to founding TeenLife.com in 2008, Marie worked for McKinsey, American Express, Scudder Stevens & Clark, and Nelson Information. Her background in marketing and business development in the travel industry, together with her experience as a parent of teenage boys, inspired her to launch TeenLife.com. She is passionate about expanding teens’ horizons by engaging them in experiences that push them out of their comfort zone.
Marie is a US citizen who grew up in Germany, Belgium, and France and speaks three languages fluently. After graduating from the American School of Paris, she received a BSE from Princeton University, studied business at the University of Hamburg (as a DAAD scholarship recipient), and received an MBA from Harvard Business School. In addition to serving on the board of Summer Search Boston, a non-profit that provides summer experiences and group mentoring to underserved youth, she is a Trustee of Steep Rock Preservation, and Trustee Emeriti of the Boston Ballet.
Recognized worldwide for his tremendous talent and sharp business acumen, he has picked up numerous accolades, including the Global Spin Awards' National Club DJ of the Year and Entrepreneur of the Year awards, Charles E. Perry Young Alumni Visionary Award, Grey Goose's Rising Icon Award and the Southern Entertainment Awards' Nightclub DJ of the Year.
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The official DJ for the Miami Heat
3X IIHF World Champion Gold Medalist, Nations Cup Gold Medalist. Havergal College Graduate, Dartmouth College Graduate, MBA Tuck School of Business, Dartmouth College, Granddaughter of Hockey Hall of Fame Member Syl Apps, Daughter of Former NHL Player Syl Apps.
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3X Olympic Hockey Gold Medalist
Jeanne has an MBA from the Harvard Business School and a BS in economics from Cornell University. She serves on the boards of the Canadian Club Toronto, Coalition of Innovation Leaders Against Racism (CILAR), the Harvard Business School Club of Toronto and the Cornell Club of Toronto.
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Harvard & Cornell University Grad
Stanford University alumnus, 2x Captain, All Pac-Ten Honoree. Julian was drafted in the 5th Round of the NFL by Tampa Bay, Played for the Bucs and Denver Broncos before finishing professional career in the CFL as the 2008 Grey Cup Champion with the Calgary Stampeders.
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Stanford University Grad
In her capacity as assistant director, she meets with students, parents, teachers, and school counselors nationally and globally to introduce students to Columbia’s Academic Enrichment and College Edge programs and the benefits of pre-college programs generally.
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Pre-College Programs at Columbia University
Joanna has been an educator for over 25 years helping students to excel in achieving important milestones in education.
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US College Expo & Prepskills