Hannah Alper


Hannah Alper is a Canadian activist, blogger, and motivational speaker who addresses issues such as the environment, anti-bullying, and social justice. Alper has travelled North America as a motivational speaker and works with non-profit organizations such as World Wildlife Fund, Bystander Revolution, WE Day, and WE Charity.

History

Alper launched her blog, CallMeHannah.ca, when she was nine years old. She was the official eco-blogger for The Juno Awards in 2013 and 2014. Alper was a finalist in the youth category for the Nature Inspiration Awards, taking place at the Canadian Museum of Nature in Ottawa. She was recognized with a nomination in the Digi Awards for Best Content For Kids category, along with McDonald's and Family Channel.
Alper is a Huffington Post writer, and has given a TED talk on the topic "How to find your spark". Her key message is: "No matter how young you are, you can make a difference and you can be the change. You can find your spark and you can ignite it".
In November 2017, Alper published a book called "MOMENTUS". That same year she interviewed Nobel Prize winner Malala Yousafzai. She was named as one Bloomberg Businessweek's "Ones to Watch in 2018."
In June 2020, Alper appeared in documentary television series CitizenKids: Earth Comes First on YTV's The Zone alongside fellow youth climate activists.

Personal life

Hannah Alper currently resides in Richmond Hill, Ontario. She is Jewish and cites Jewish values as motivators for her activism.