bio
Jenny Buccos is a multi-award-winning director and producer. She is the founder and Head of Content of EXPLR Media, a multimedia education strategist, and an agent for global citizenship.
She is the Creator and Executive Producer of Crash Test World - a family-focused TV series presented by Kari Byron (Mythbusters). (Available on Discovery+)
In 2003, before the existence of YouTube, she founded ProjectExplorer, a free multimedia website designed to educate primary and secondary school students about global issues and world cultures and histories. She has directed and produced over 500 short films working with leaders and visionaries including Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Belize’s First Lady Kim Simplis Barrow, Ziggy Marley, and Anthony Bourdain.
An international specialist in video and media-focused curriculum design, Jenny provides consulting services for educational, cultural, and non-profit organizations focused on increasing student access and engagement.
Jenny has traveled to over 70 countries. When not traveling, she splits her time between Brooklyn, New York, and Amsterdam, Netherlands.
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Three-time recipient of Parent’s Choice GOLD Award for Excellence in Educational Programming
Nat'l School Board Association's "20 to Watch" within the EDTech community (2013)
NY1’s NYer of the Week (July 12, 2013)
Center for Digital Education's "Top 40 Innovator"
in Education (2013)
White House Champion of Change (2012)
Recipient of a National Award for Citizen Diplomacy (2010)