Edward “EJ” Canny

Camp Mariposa Addiction Prevention and Mentoring Program Coordinator

Edward grew up in Havertown, Pennsylvania before attending Davidson College in North Carolina and graduating with a B.A. in History in 2019. After college, he moved to Memphis, Tennessee to be a Teach for America corps member. He spent three years in the classroom before transitioning to a role at Junior Achievement of Memphis and the Mid-South where he helped deliver financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and career readiness education to students across the Memphis region.

In his free time, he enjoys attending concerts around Philadelphia, watching sports, spending time outdoors, and cooking (and eating).