Mission:
Bridging the digital divide through compassion, innovation and inspiration.

Vision:
Using technology and the valuable asset of youth to support elders in accessing information and increase their connection to the world.

Passion:
I love to work with people to help them realize their goals and potentials by leveraging technology solutions.  The TechHeroes program provides the opportunity to collaborate with a variety of partners, clients and institutions to create an effective program that improves the standard of living through supported Internet connectivity, community, communication and learning.

Why TechHeroes?
Why work with Seniors in residential care homes?  Good question. . . Here is my reason.  When I was 8 years old my mother had a brain aneurysm and as a result had life saving brain surgery but was left blind.  She was required to live in a residential care facility (nursing home) for 6 months to recover and that is where I met the the other residence who were starved for attention and connection, the forgotten. 

I have had an amazing career in technology education, creating solutions and access for seniors has been the most rewarding, they are the most grateful and eager students when properly supported in their technology experience. 

The TechHeroes program is a culmination my experiences both personal and professional, wrapped with a passion to create effective lasting change in society.  In early 2009 I met Dr. Zimbardo and created an information network that served as a repository, resource and communication tool for the development of the Heroic Imagination Project.  I shared my idea with Dr. Zimbardo and he encouraged me to write a grant proposal that was awarded funding for the pilot program. 

Jenny Donegan
TechHeroes Program