Leigh Ann Asare, Student
Leigh Ann is a graduate of the University of Toronto, where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree with a specialization in Sociology. Originally from the Jane and Finch neighbourhood of Toronto, she’s always been passionate about being an agent of social change. During her undergrad, she volunteered with different nonprofit organizations in her community, which inspired to study Philanthropy and Leadership.
She’ now a health and community service volunteer at the Black Creek Community Centre, which provides health and educational services to people in low-income communities.
Leigh Ann鈥檚 mission is to empower people and be the help she never had. After coming back from a missionary trip in Africa, she decided to pursue the MPNL program. She one day hopes to create her own non-profit organization with the objective of contributing to social stability for women in low-income communities. Through this program, Leigh Ann hopes to gain knowledge to lead and run a successful nonprofit organization in the areas of policies and procedures, financial management, strategic planning and fundraising.
In her spare time, Leigh Ann enjoys travelling and learning about new cultures. She also enjoys spending time with her family and dog, June.