Selected as one of Canada’s “Best Lawyers,” she is passionate about the value of Liberal Arts in helping students succeed in their careers. Yola Ventresca is a Managing Partner, Lerners LLP, Secretary of Huron’s Board of Governors and a Huron Class of ’02 alumni. “It’s unusual to have those relationships, a sense of community and belonging, but Huron fosters these with ease.” × “I met a lot of people here who are amazing and I’ve kept those bonds and ties even when we’re in different countries.

“We need to develop future generations to be broad thinkers and open to inclusivity,” she says. Huron, she says, is the perfect university in which to produce future leaders and change makers. Having also volunteered her time with the London Goodenough Association of Canada, which fosters alumni development and community relations, Allen is enthusiastic for her work on the Board of Governors. “There’s more appetite to go in different directions.”

“A Liberal Arts background gives you a bit more latitude to explore your personality and interests, strengths and dislikes – there’s a lot of opportunity,” she says. After having worked in consulting, at the United Nations and now the reinsurance industry, she says her Liberal Arts education has helped her in achieving these positions and opening doors.

“I’m excited to be part of this and will work to help Huron differentiate itself and become a destination for a Liberal Arts education in Canada.”Īllen graduated from Huron with a degree in Psychology.

“I love the Leadership with Heart campaign,” she shares. Leigh Allen is the AVP, Global Strategic Research, Reinsurance Group of America Inc., one of the world’s largest global life and reinsurance companies.Īs a proud Huron ‘93 alumna, Allen says she was both thrilled and honoured when asked to join the Board.

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