World’s Visionary Women Leaders Making an Impact in 2023

1. www.worldsleaders.com Vol. 12 | Issue 05 | December 2023 World’s Visionary Women Leaders Making an Impact in 2023 Producing the Best Tequilas and Leaving a Legacy of Integrity in Mexico PG. 22 A Leading Corporate Governance Specialist and Renowned Business Leader PG. 32 An Entrepreneur with a Heart for Helping Others Alivia K. Barrett

4. World’s Visionary Women Leaders Making an Impact in 2023 Creating Global Impact For economic, social, and political advancement for all is to be achieved, as well as gender justice and equality, then women must be included as leaders and decision- makers at all levels. Because women are such effective catalysts for change, diversity and gender parity in leadership and decision-making are being more acknowledged in all sectors of society. In communities, businesses, and politics, women still represent a very small percentage of decision-makers. began developing minicourses online (ltkradio.com/minicourses) that combined her interests in business, education and faith in God. Alivia's distinctive method combines these three worlds in harmony with an excellent learning opportunity. Alivia is passionate about interacting with people and fostering their development. Everything she does shows it. Since a few years ago, Alivia has been changing lives by instructing these minicourses. The virtual platform is an area of influence that is constantly expanding. Since that shift, Alivia K. Barrett is part of that wave of online resources and development. She wants to spend time on a mission that matters to her and matters to others that take these minicourses. Organizations with stronger gender diversity on executive teams are more likely to outperform the national average because more women hold executive leadership positions. “World's Visionary Women Leaders Making an Impact in 2023” is World's Leaders latest edition that features women leaders from various sectors which are thriving in leadership and leading with best practices and creating their personal value and contribution to the world. The cover features Alivia K. Barrett who started using her passion for helping others and incorporated her teaching abilities with a bit of business flare. She spent a few years after college working as a mentor in a school system, but she soon realised that she was ready for a change. Because of her abilities in business, Alivia began managing multiple enterprises concurrently for 20 years after that turn in careers. When the world went virtual in 2020, Alivia felt compelled to get back into teaching and Also, while you flip through the pages, don't forget to read the articles created by our in-house editorial staff and industry experts.

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6. Cover Story 08 Alivia K. An Entrepreneur with a Heart for Helping Others Barrett

7. 18 Anna Fedosova 22 Celia Maestri Dima Rachid Jamali 28 32 Parmi Natesan Patti France 36 40 Phoebe Wasfy Robin A. Bleier 46 Sarah Barnes-Humphrey 50 54 Victoria Pelletier

8. Alivia K Barrett Mini Courses from Alivia Barrett 08 | December 2023

9. COVER STORY Alivia K. Barrett An Entrepreneur with a Heart for Helping Others “The concept of a minicourse was actually a new thought. From research I had found, most people were doing long courses and then would have levels like 101, 201, 301, 401 and masters series. I wasn't finding much in courses that would give small amounts of information to digest quickly and go right into implementing what was learned. But that was exactly what I wanted to do.” worldsleaders.com | 09

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11. In a turning of events, entrepreneur Alivia K. Barrett started using her passion for helping others and incorporated her teaching abilities with a bit of business flare. She spent a few years after college working as a mentor in a school system, but she soon realized that she was ready for a change. Because of her abilities in business, Alivia began managing multiple enterprises concurrently for 20 years after that turn in careers. When the world went virtual in 2020, Alivia felt compelled to get back into teaching and began developing minicourses online (ltkradio.com/minicourses) that combined her interests in business, education and faith in God. Joining Corporate World Alivia recounts the moment when she was "finding herself" in an opportunity when a business was being presented to her. It was a wonderful chance for Alivia and her expanding family. She was unaware that it was the first in a string of occupa?ons that she thought were her des?ny. It astonished Alivia how much she felt at home in these unfamiliar surroundings because being around business was simply in her nature. She was managing teams, scheduling, bringing in new clients, and doing all of that while working from home before that was the thing to do. She was really passionate and driven. Her distinctive method combines these three worlds in harmony with an excellent learning opportunity. Alivia is passionate about interacting with people and fostering their development. Everything she does shows it. Since a few years ago, Alivia has been changing lives by instructing these minicourses. The virtual platform is an area of influence that is constantly expanding. Since that shift, Alivia K. Barrett is part of that wave of online resources and development. She wants to spend time on a mission that matters to her and matters to others that take these minicourses. When 2020 arrived, she had almost 20 years of experience managing small businesses in various contexts. For Alivia's job to survive, she recalled believing that everything had to change. She was not only terrified but also inspired to succeed despite the difficult situa?on. Alivia had faith that God would reveal to her a different route that would work— and He did. While out on a walk, Alivia heard from a mentor a brand-new but really profound idea about riches. It was the idea that building healthy soil both within you and outside of you is the founda?on of kingdom wealth. Alivia was literally stopped in her tracks by just that no?on and how different business could look. Although it seemed contradictory, Alivia claims it was the beginning of a new journey that she needed and started looking forward to. Initial stages Young Alivia K. Barrett recalls longing for a purpose—something that would identify her and be greater than herself. Early on, her parents had a significant impact on her. Her father was an excellent public speaker who inspired audiences to think outside the box. He was a pastor, a community club volunteer, and a shepherd to those who went to their neighborhood church. Her mother instilled in her a constant belief in children's capacity for greater understanding. She crafted and led musicals for people of all ages and taught in both Sunday school and baby classes while teaching in a local elementary during the week. Alivia wanted something similar to what they both had, which were missions bigger than themselves. Alivia helped their school out in the yard. Although she admitted that being hot or dirty wasn't her favorite thing, she was nonetheless picking up very important knowledge. She and others around her were given such vitality by her presence, hard effort, and lack of complaint. She yearned for more adventures! This journey grew for Alivia when she went with her dad on a trip to St. Vincent. Alivia says, "I could see kids and families that were completely different from me. They were so grateful for us being there. It made me want to jump in and help." Imagine that it was 1997 and Alivia was about to board a plane for Kenya, Africa. She had collected enough cash to cover a three-month internship that summer of college. She set out to research the relationships between Americans and Kenyans. She was looking to see if there worldsleaders.com | 11

12. was an assignment she could pick up on. The information she discovered was crucial to her journey. Enter Alivia's encounter with the neighborhood Massai school. These young people looked extremely stylish. She remembers that they were wearing blue uniforms and had the biggest, whitest smiles she had ever seen. They could hardly wait to meet her and stroke her pale skin. It was hilarious to Alivia, she thought. Like they needed to be certain that she was real. Alivia stood up in front of the class to speak about her family, the journey from America to their school, and her relationship with God. She could see the adorable ebony children huddled together and listening closely. Alivia returned to the US, continued in college, and eventually earned a teaching degree. She remembers thinking that was the appropriate move and the new beginning she was ready to make. Nevertheless, after a few years of mentoring in a school system, she discovered a new interest and she was drawn to business and managing businesses. 12 | December 2023

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14. Sharing Knowledge through Short Videos Alivia began consuming information about this idea and how to develop her voice. It took some time, self- investment, and learning from a few mentors for her to realize that something was resurfacing. It was her skills and background in teaching! Alivia was discovering that she was prepared to teach using a new method. So she recorded her first lecture about listening to God's voice and the simplicity she's discovered. That appeared to be quite effective and worked. Then, she kept thinking of more and more videos. She recorded an introduction video and then moved on to additional lessons. Alivia could see something emerging before her own eyes—minicourses were being born! Alivia says "The concept of a minicourse was actually a new thought. From research I had found, most people were doing long courses and then would have levels like 101, 201, 301, 401 and masters series. I wasn't finding much in courses that would give small amounts of information to digest quickly and go right into implementing what was learned. But that was exactly what I wanted to do." Alivia selected the first four classes in the curriculum for her 25-minute teaching videos. Also, they received bonus lessons that were part of the minicourse. The student could view and learn all of this online at their own convenience. She also scheduled a weekly live community time during which the students dug further into the subject matter. Alivia can recall 14 | December 2023

15. some of those early times when people were absorbing information quite quickly. She was receiving emails and SMS requesting the next steps. She was fascinated by how rapidly these students were picking up the subject. They became ravenous for more of it. These students went through a handful of minicourses together and some of them wanted a one-on-one with Alivia too. It ended up being a fruitful time, right in the middle of covid restrictions. Alivia says "It felt like we were defying the odds with this new way of learning. It made me very hopeful for minicourses and it's future." Minicourses are still in use today. She recently relaunched an updated version and is working to enroll additional students. The first minicourse that Alivia leads her students through is titled "Direction in Detail." She managed to establish the direction of decisions and inspire confidence in how to proceed. While moving out into new experiences, Alivia feels that hearing God's voice over other voices of influence (including our own) leads to genuine satisfaction and confidence. She also found that few people were hearing God's voice and becoming perplexed over what they believed to be the right decision. It was logical to design a learning environment where students could proceed at their own pace, particularly when it came to understanding and validating their own path. teaching in front of them, recording the sessions, and making the material available to additional students was enjoyable. After that, they had a discussion lesson that was also recorded. It was helping the students hear and reinforce directions from God's perspective, similar to what a debriefing group would look like. Alivia recalls that changing the format of this minicourse was both a great learning experience and a lot of fun. The curriculum of Minicourse LIVE also includes supplementary material. this next minicourse. To help people digest and put in action simple ways to confirm direction and be confident Infront of others because of what they've learned. Alivia is looking forward to this year's new classes and revised versions of previous ones. Alivia recalls, "What I've found by doing the minicourses in this way, is that others get a chance to seek God the way I do. Being virtually Infront of someone increases the opportunity for that person to experience change and for more people to become students of this subject. That alone feels revolutionary because now I can teach people at any time, in any location. They don't have to just wait for my schedule or travel to my city. It's available to them when they are ready to learn." More Courses in Future A new minicourse is coming, according to Alivia. All of the lessons learned from previous minicourses should become active in the student's life. That would be the end goal of The name of the second course is Minicourse LIVE. She ultimately started capturing other people on the screen as well. According to Alivia, worldsleaders.com | 15

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17. The minicourses are intended to help people come to their own understanding and confidently confirm their next decision, no matter how big or small. Alivia wants people to access the source of knowledge, solutions, and life guidance. She is convinced that God offers all of this to those who ask to hear Him clearly. That, according to Alivia, is one of the best missions to be a part of. There can be more self-assured individuals in families, in positions of leadership, in employment, in churches, and in our own life if we give others the freedom to hear the word of God on their own. We would witness folks who were not persuaded by events or frightening news but rather heard a voice directly guiding them. Michigan, Florida and Kentucky some of Alivia's students came from Germany and Canada. There are countless opportunities provided by the accessibility of learning online, going at their own pace, and connecting with other students in Facebook groups. Using online learning settings, things that were once exceedingly difficult are now quite possible. These minicourses are a blessing in Alivia's eyes. These options for smaller versions of course material enable students to learn quickly and easily. She is thrilled that minicourses are related to her life's work and that they have the ability to grow and expand globally. You can register for minicourses on Alivia's radio show website. Throughout the world, minicourses have had an impact on individuals. In addition to Texas, Visit-ltkradio.com/minicourses worldsleaders.com | 17

18. AnnaFedosova Chief Fiduciary Officer Sunstone Trust Company 18 | December 2023

19. Anna Fedosova Fedosova Fedosova Fedosova Anna Anna Anna Serving the Interests of Families and Individuals who Have Immigrated to the United States My English was very limited when I arrived in the Unites States, and it was very challenging at the beginning. “ “ “ “ worldsleaders.com | 19

20. E breaking through opaque boundaries, and never giving up on learning new things. They have big ideas and are excellent storytellers, but they are terrible record-keepers. To serve as a Chief Fiduciary Officer, a person must be able to provide strategic business leadership and direction regarding important tasks related to identifying, assessing, mitigating, and managing risk in the Wealth and Asset Management line of business. They must also guarantee that the necessary platform and product controls are in place. Additionally, it entails monitoring and assessing how well risk management is implemented throughout all company business lines, both individually and collectively. helped high-net-worth clients accomplish their short-and long-term goals thanks to her in-depth understanding of fiduciary matters and her sophisticated estate and trust planning abilities. She is a Registered Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP) and a Certified Trust and Fiduciary Advisor (CTFA). She serves on a board of directors of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners, Orange County Chapter (STEP OC). Anna is a member of the Orange County Estate Planning Council (OCEPC), Women Lawyers Association of Orange County (OCWLA), and Association of Corporate Growth of Orange County (ACG), She speaks fluent English and Russian, in addition to a moderate German, which complements her professional and international background. xcellent leaders, like great financial advisors, are always challenging the status quo, Anna Fedosova, MBA, CTFA, is Sunstone Trust Company's Chief Fiduciary Officer. She has worked for private wealth and trust companies, including U.S. Bank, Wells Fargo, and First Bank, for 20 years as a senior fiduciary and trust manager. A top-ranked financial adviser with an exceptional clientele, Anna has 20 | December 2023

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28. Dima Rachid Dima Rachid Dima Rachid Jamali Jamali Jamali Educating Future Leaders as Change Makers of a Better Tomorrow “Lifelong learning has been my motto since the early start of my career”. Dima Jamali Dean & Professor University of Sharjah 28 | December 2023

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31. The Backstory of Her Success the public sector, academia, and the entire UN system. Responsible Leadership Initiative (GRLI), an organization that promotes ethical leadership in both the public and private sectors. Dima Jamali previously held the Kamal Shair Chair in Responsible Leadership and was a professor and associate dean at the Olayan School of Business, American University of Beirut (AUB). She graduated with a PhD in Social Policy and Administration from Canterbury, UK's University of Kent. Her studies and instruction have mostly focused on social entrepreneurship and corporate social responsibility (CSR) over the years (SE). She is the author or editor of seven books, including Handbook of Responsible Management (Edward Elgar 2019), CSR in Developing and Emerging Economies: Institutions and Sustainable Development (Cambridge University Press), Social Entrepreneurship in the Middle East (Palgrave, 2015), CSR in the Middle East (Palgrave, 2012), and Corporate Governance in Arab Countries: Specifics and Outlooks (NTER Press 2019), and over 100 significant international publications, which are widely circulated and cited internationally and concentrate on various facets of sustainability, sustainable development, and CSR in developing nations generally and the Middle East specifically. She gained invaluable experience founding, growing and working with the UN Global Compact Network of Lebanon to organize high-level forums, roundtable discussions, national programs, and activities focused on empowerment, inclusion, development, and well-being with the goal of leaving no one behind. She also engaged a broad range of individuals from the private sector, Bestowed for excellence The University of Sharjah Dima Jamali was recognized by Stanford University as one of the top 2% most influential global scholars in the field of sustainability as a result of her extensive research, and she also received the 2015 Aspen Institute Faculty Pioneer Award, which the Financial Times referred to as "the Oscars of the Business School World" for faculty who are at the forefront of their discipline's teaching and research. She also received the 2015 Arab Organization for Social Responsibility Personality of the Year for CSR award and the Shield of Excellence for the Arab Region, as well as the 2010 Shoman Prize for Best Young Arab Researcher, which honors outstanding scientific contributions that help address pressing issues at the local, regional, and global levels. At Global Compact Network Lebanon, Dima founded this important network and continues to serve as steward and president. The UN Global Compact is the largest sustainability program in the world and calls on businesses to connect plans and operations with fundamental values of anti- corruption, labor, environmental, and human rights. She is also a member of the Global Council for the UN Principles of Responsible Management Education (PRME), which strives to instill sustainability at the core of higher education institutions, which has invited her =to join in 2020. She is also a contributor to the Globally The University of Sharjah was established with the intention of adding to the qualities of distinguished universities all over the world share. University of Sharjah provides extensive and multi- disciplinary education and research programs. The University of Sharjah is a full-service academic organization with a unique teaching methodology, great research reputation and a worldwide perspective. In the UAE and the GCC, it is a leader in academia, science, and the arts and was ranked number 1 in the UAE along with UAEU University by Times Higher Education Rankings in 2022. The UAE Ministry of Higher Education has accredited all programs. Engineering, Communication, Science, and Business are just a few of the disciplines that have received international accreditation. At the University of Sharjah, faculty members are dedicated to delivering a top-notch educational experience that equips future leaders with a comprehensive set of knowledge and abilities. They are committed to creating a cooperative, long-lasting atmosphere that supports cutting- edge research and scholarship as well as the development of skills for the twenty-first century. worldsleaders.com | 31

32. Parmi Natesan Parmi Natesan A Leading Corporate Governance Specialist and Renowned Business Leader Parmi Natesan | CEO | IoDSA Parmi Natesan 32 | December 2023

33. According to experience, ethical leadership promotes higher levels of employee satisfaction and lower turnover rates. Even when their actions are not directly visible to their staff, ethical leaders should always act morally and appropriately in all aspects of their lives. Good corporate governance is promoted by the Institute of Directors in South Africa (IoDSA), which King IV defines as ethical and efficient leadership. Parmi Natesan, the CEO of IoDSA, finds that this is consistent with who she is as a person and what she stands for. According to her, businesses and the nation will go forward on a positive trajectory under the direction of ethical and effective leadership. worldsleaders.com | 33

34. Indulged as CEO South African Qualifications Authority. Better Directors, Better Boards, Better Business is its tagline. hectic life and is constantly being pushed in a variety of directions. She made swift connections to figure out the best course of action. She is Meticulous—For her, quality and attention to detail are non-negotiable. This also means that she holds others to high standards, which motivates them to succeed. She is humble and doesn't consider any task beneath her, so to speak. Parmi Natesan is a certified chartered accountant who holds a BCom (cum laude) and a BCom (honors) degree and is a qualified Chartered Accountant by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants. She started working with the IoDSA in 2010 as a Senior Governance Specialist before being appointed to Executive for Governance in 2015 and CEO in 2019. The King Committee for Corporate Governance in South Africa and the many King Reports and Codes are both under the auspices of the IoDSA, which also promotes good corporate governance in South Africa. Walks the Day Defines her Characteristics Parmi is in charge of the business's overall performance. She directs and keeps an eye on strategy implementation and progress. Over the past few years, she has made significant progress with the plan. The company's performance has improved with time, and last year's business success was the best in the company's 60-year history. Her responsibilities also include a sizable portion of stakeholder relations. She is also in charge of reporting, especially the annual integrated report of the company, which she drafts. Parmi Natesan is not only an active housekeeper and mother. In order to give each area of her life attention, she tries to achieve balance in her life. She devotes a lot of time to raising her two teenage children because she believes it is our responsibility as leaders of today to produce better leaders of tomorrow. Parmi is unsure of her favorite Parmi is passionate and driven, and she goes above and beyond to accomplish her goals despite being a busy CEO in the fast-paced business world, working as a non-executive director on outside boards, and participating in numerous local and international forums and committees. She prides herself on being well- organized because she has such a Institute of Directors in South Africa The Institute of Directors in South Africa is a nonprofit company that represents directors in South Africa. Its history spans more than 60 years. Although it is primarily a membership organization, it also provides various services pertaining to governance and directorship, such as board and governance training, governance advice services, and board evaluation services. Additionally, it owns and grants the Certified Director and Chartered Director SA director designations, both of which are registered with the I am especially proud that my first two Integrated Reports as CEO have won the Integrated Reporting Awards in the NPO category for 2020 and 2021. 34 | December 2023

35. because she thought women were better leaders than men, but simply because women were different leaders to men.” It is in this uniqueness and diversity that the magic occurs. She thinks that's why we need a mix of men and women in positions of power. Complex challenges are best solved by diverse teams. She claimed that members of varied groups tend to be more diligent around people they see as being "different," challenge one another more readily, and study more facets of a problem, avoiding group thinking. moment of the day. Each day is different. She places importance on recognizing even modest everyday victories. She personally begins each day with a 30-minute workout to get moving, and she practices intermittent fasting. She feels that for any professional in a leadership position, maintaining good physical and mental health is crucial. quickly the world changes, professionals could easily become stagnant. There is thus a need for constant awareness of the most recent trends and advancements. She proposes reading, following specific social media pages or channels, interacting with like-minded professionals, and other activities as ways to do this. Learning on demand, whenever and wherever it suits them. People are becoming less and less inclined to want to spend an entire day in a classroom. They want to be able to schedule their growth around their needs. Parmi considers that learning a specific skill when needed is preferable to taking a protracted course that covers auxiliary material. Advancement of Leadership as a Woman Parmi thinks it's critically important that people regularly evaluate their leadership abilities and styles, especially as the world changes and the workforce's generational shifts necessitate very different leadership talents than in the past. This calls for having their fingers on the pulse at all times and being quick to react. Diverse teams make better decisions Even if there has been considerable progress in recent years, there are still far too few women in positions of leadership. Parmi says, "Not Everyone is all continually developing new technical skills. Parmi believes that because of how worldsleaders.com | 35

36. A Renowned Name with Extensive Experience in the Post-Secondary Education Sector President | St. Clair College 36 | December 2023

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38. “What we want, more than anything, is their professional expertise and experience, because it is that "real world" information that will allow graduates to enter workplaces and meet employers' expectations.” 38 | December 2023

39. As we begin the third decade of the twenty-first century, education is more important than ever for comprehending the modern world. Whether it is teaching students or instructors, analyzing the role of education in leading and driving change via policy, practice, and ongoing innovation for a more inclusive education is essential in the creation of new and improved educational systems across the world. Patti France has worked in the field of post-secondary education for more than 35 years. She has had direct responsibility for several important College departments over the past ten years, including the Registrar's Office, Human Resources, Student Services, Information Technology, Health and Safety and Facilities Management. She has also handled formal College interactions with both unions as well as the majority of College interactions with the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development. Patti France, the College's President, serves as head of many committees, including the Senior Operations Group, which is made up of members of the senior management team. tertiary education had actually occurred inside the college system as opposed to having gone to a university. Additionally, over the course of more than twenty years, she had spent her entire professional life at the same organization: from being a student at St. Clair to a Computer Lab Technician and lecturer, to managerial positions in the school's I.T. Department, to Vice- Presidential appointments overseeing nearly every division of the College, and finally to St. Clair's Presidency. The fact that students and potential students could see how their own President used her College credentials to advance inside the school was a fantastic marketing and recruitment picture. President France had earned degrees in adult education while still pursuing her work (a B.A. from Brock University in Ontario and an M.A. from St. Francis Xavier University in Nova Scotia). That was another important message to students, demonstrating that "I practiced what I preached" when she spoke about the importance of life-long learning. Patti France participates on numerous committees and sub- committees. She is the Board Chair of the Ontario College Application Services (OCAS), the Board Vice-Chair for Windsor Regional Hospital and is also the Chair of their Quality of Care Sub-Committee. Patti is a Board member of the Windsor Family Credit Union and also sits on their Audit Committee. Patti also currently serves as a member of the Ontario Colleges Committee of Presidents. Journey to Becoming an Educational Chief President France was raised in Essex County's northern region, close to Windsor, Ontario. When she graduated from high school in the 1990s, she decided to enroll in the diploma program in Computer Programming because she was interested in the still-relatively-new but fascinating field. Stepping into the Education Sector President France wasn't overly ambitious when she first began at the College and certainly would have never thought she would one day be President. In fact, Patti was a bit of an anomaly when she was chosen to lead St. Clair in 2015. President France was one of a select group of Canadian college presidents whose first worldsleaders.com | 39

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43. P College, New York, USA 2004). She acquired additional qualifications in "Reading", "History", "Religious Studies" and "Teaching Kindergarten- Grade 12" as well as completed her Principal Qualification Courses (PQC) in 2011. Phoebe received her Master of Education (MEd) (University of Western, Ontario 2014) and completed a Higher Education Teaching Certificate from Harvard University, USA in 2019. Her love for academia and her active involvement in the field has earned her the Arab Women of Excellence Awards in Academia from Life Transformation Academy (Calgary, Alberta, Canada). PCC created the first Pre-JK (Pre- Kindergarten) program in 2002, allowing children as young as three to participate in the entire school experience. Since 2005, PCC has welcomed foreign students from Korea, China, Brazil, and the Middle East. PCC opened its high school doors in 2007 with only three pupils enrolled in grade 9. The Good Samaritan program was established in 2008 for kids with learning disabilities and special needs. In 2020, it became innovative during the pandemic and began its hybrid/virtual high school recruiting, recruiting students from all over the world to join its school from the comfort of their own country. Phoebe states, "Our qualified, caring teachers and staff work hand in hand with families to support the healthy growth of all our students. We care for our students' spirituality and academics, and mentor them to serve their families, their communities, and their respective countries. Cherishing family relationships, friends and respect towards adults and each other, are part of our school values.” Phoebe A. Wasfy is the Principal of Philopateer Christian College (PCC), a well-known member of the Association of Christian Schools International and one of Canada's fastest growing private Christian schools (ACSI). PCC was created in 1999 and is North America's first private school founded by the Coptic Egyptian community and is available to all students. Phoebe was born in Alexandria, Egypt, and emigrated to North America when she was nine years old. She is a member of both the Ontario College of Teachers and the Ontario Principals Council (OPC). Mrs. Wasfy has been nominated for the Order of Ontario for 2019 and 2020, which is one of the highest honors bestowed by the Province of Ontario and its Governor General for community service. Phoebe was also accepted into The Marquis Who's Who in America for her professional integrity and great performance in her field. She is also the 2021 Vision Builder Women of Inspiration Award winner. Phoebe has been on the board of ACSI- Eastern Canada since 2017. She is an adjunct faculty member of the Canadian Coptic Center's Youth Ministry Certification Program (YMCP), which is run in collaboration with YouthTrain New Zealand. Phoebe has been selected to attend the World Youth Forum 2018 in Sharm El- Sheikh, Egypt. Phoebe likes engaging with other educators, students, and parents, and she is dedicated to developing leadership and professional growth in her team. Phoebe is in charge of various activities and is in charge of school youth missionary travels all over the world, all while collaborating with other governments, global charity groups, and global assistance organizations. She just launched the first fundraising campaign for the Egyptian presidential initiative, Decent Life, organized by a group of 16 and 17-year-old pupils. The team at Philopateer Christian College develops its students to be well-rounded leaders of tomorrow. The team does this by assisting students in believing in and developing their God- given skills in the appropriate atmosphere, under the supervision of highly competent teachers. Philopateer Christian College has held the top place as Diamond Winner in the city of Mississauga Readers' Choice Awards for Best Private School in 2019, 2020, and 2021. Philopateer Christian College A Glorious Background Philopateer Christian College (PCC) was launched in September 1999 with 40 students ranging from JK to Grade 8. Today, we have approximately 360 students from Pre-K to grade 12. Phoebe graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in History and Religious Studies (University of Toronto 2002). She completed her Professional Program in Education (D'Youville worldsleaders.com | 43

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47. lead well, everything else will follow.‘‘ Be genuine to yourself”, Robin counsels upcoming female leaders. “Consider your motivations; if you Robin A. Bleier Working to Inspire and Support Clients to be Exceptional Providers of Long-Term-Care Services worldsleaders.com | 47

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49. L Long-Term-Care is complex to say the least. Due to its complexity, there are challenges. One strategy to navigate these challenges is to try to find win-win solutions as often as we can. We find, to succeed in professional situations, a win- win approach is essential. When we engage in business with someone, our agreements should be structured so that both parties, i.e., you and the other party, will benefit. The President of RB Health Partners, Inc., Robin A. Bleier, is a proponent of this approach. She has discovered how to be more receptive to the needs of those who might be presenting barriers in order to close gaps and offer effective solutions. Background Story first worked at, to become a consultant with a small national consulting firm based in Tallahassee, Florida. Ms. Bleier worked there for four years before leaving as their Director of Clinical Services. She then went to work at a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) as their Director of Clinical Services. In the CCRC role, Ms. Bleier oversaw all rehabilitative services in addition to the SNF, two assisted living facilities (ALFs) and care given in the attached independent living center. Following the CCRC, she joined a small multi-state management company, initially as the Regional Nurse, with promotions through Chief Operating Officer over a seven-year period. She later left the management company. Thus began the birth of RB Health Partners, Inc. in 2002. Ms. Bleier began her career in the medical field in 1981, first in health information management, and then as a pharmacy technician at a local hospital. She started working as a nursing assistant at a skilled nursing facility (SNF) in St. Petersburg, FL, while pursuing education to become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN); later transitioning to work as an LPN. During that time, she went back to school and completed her associate degree in nursing (ASN), becoming a registered nurse (RN). After receiving her degree and passing her licensing exams, Robin worked as an RN at the hospital where she had previously worked as a pharmacy technician. After leaving the hospital, she was hired by her prior Director of Nursing (DON), from the SNF she worldsleaders.com | 49

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