LEAD Africa

 

William & Mary72,646 followers1yr • 1 year ago

LEAD Africa, a network of schools supporting the development of Africa’s bright and talented children, is launching an academy in Morocco today. Will Smith '14, LEAD's executive director, notes his work in Africa started in a William & Mary classroom with Professor Philip Roessler. Watch how one class started Will on his path to LEAD Africa. Which W&M professor made an impact on you?

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So he invites the legends from across the African continent.

Jack Coleout of network 3rd+Treasurer at Ft Lauderdale Performing Arts Inc

1y

Fantastic !

Frank Robertout of network 3rd+Associate Director at the Mid-Atlantic United Methodist Foundation

1y

Impressive. What is it with William and Mary soccer players?

Kevin Carriganout of network 3rd+Transportation Management Specialist, Department of the Army, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois

11mo

I have been to Africa twice and have seen this firsthand.  God bless you for what you are doing.  Kevin Carrigan W&M '91.   

Jon Birdsallout of network 3rd+Director of Operations and Finance at IBM, Global Marketing, Communications & Citizenship

1y

Wow!  Will - you are wrong, that is an amazing story, made possible by the ordinary steps in life intersecting with some incredible people!  Keep up the great work!  W&M - keep inspiring young people like Will!

Alicia Rubí, CFAout of network 3rd+Non-Executive Director, ESG Impact Metrics, Sustainability Accounting, Impact Investment, Private Equity Crowdfunding, Strategic Corporate Finance

1y

Amazing! Impact.

Amelia Hagen2nd degree connection 2ndGlobal Educator | Consultant | TEDx Speaker | Event Manager | Soft Skills Trainer

1y

Rajiv Kohli and Ron Sims!

Jack Coleout of network 3rd+Treasurer at Ft Lauderdale Performing Arts Inc

1y

W&M 1966

Karl Fielding, CFA, CFP®out of network 3rd+Senior Financial Advisor at Vanguard Group

1y

I remember Robert Barry, of Eternal Memory.