Jennifer B. Wallace is an award-winning journalist, bestselling author, and leading voice on what it means to live a purposeful, connected life. With regular bylines in The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post, and past reporting credits with 60 Minutes, she has built her career uncovering the human stories behind pressing mental health and social issues. Her mission is simple yet profound: to help us rediscover a life of deeper purpose, resilience, and belonging.
Her acclaimed book Never Enough: When Achievement Pressure Becomes Toxic – And What We Can Do About It has resonated with audiences worldwide, and her forthcoming release Mattering: The Secret to a Life of Deep Connection and Purpose continues her exploration of how we can address burnout, anxiety, and disconnection. At the heart of her message is a transformative truth: every person needs to feel that they matter.
On stage, Jennifer delivers not just a keynote but a mirror and a map. Blending warmth, research, and powerful storytelling, she engages audiences across industries and generations—whether speaking to educators, executives, health professionals, or parents. Her talks empower people to rethink success, strengthen cultures of belonging, and build environments where individuals feel valued and valuable.
Jennifer is the founder of The Mattering Institute and co-founder and Chief Mattering Officer of The Mattering Movement, a nonprofit dedicated to embedding mattering into schools and communities. She has partnered with Calm as a maternal mental health ambassador, collaborated with The LEGO Group on its global Play Unstoppable campaign, and consulted with Netflix. She is also a BCG BrightHouse Luminary, serves on the University of Michigan’s Well-being Collective Advisory Council, and advises Making Caring Common at Harvard’s Graduate School of Education.
A Journalism Fellow at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Center for Parent and Teen Communication and a guest lecturer at NYU, Jennifer lives in New York City with her family.
Graduate of Columbia University Journalism, reporting foundation built on research.
Founder of The Mattering Institute fostering mattering in workplaces globally.
Advisory roles at University of Michigan Well-being Collective, Harvard MCC.
Consulted for Netflix, partnered with Calm and LEGO globally.
Regular bylines in Wall Street Journal and Washington Post.
Former reporter with 60 Minutes, uncovering human mental health stories.
TEDx talk “What Makes YOU Special?” with 23 million views.
Delivers keynotes for educators, business leaders, and health professionals globally.
Key speaker for schools addressing healthier achievement models for students.
Serves as trusted moderator at global events and conferences.
Storytelling praised by People Magazine as building a “media empire.”
Author of Never Enough, tackling achievement pressure and toxic culture.
Wrote Mattering, revealing secrets to purposeful and connected life.
Perfectly You named bestselling memoir on authenticity and belonging.
Named BCG BrightHouse Luminary for leadership in culture and mattering.
Recipient of Columbia University’s First Decade Award for journalism excellence.
Won Peabody Award, IRE Award, and Gracie Award for reporting.
Received National Association of Hispanic Journalists Presidential Award recognition.
Featured on HBO’s Habla, amplifying immigrant and Latina voices.
Regularly consulted by global organizations on culture, belonging, and leadership.
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