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The second invaluable aspect of my time at EY has been the opportunity I was afforded to explore other personal aspirations and passions. My greatest aspiration since before I can remember, is to leave a positive mark on the world, in my own way. I\u2019ve never really known exactly how, or when or where, but I\u2019ve always had the desire to do something that would leave a lasting impact on lives other than my own. For the past five years, I\u2019ve been channeling that passion through involvement as a volunteer in multiple not-for-profit organizations based in Toronto, most recently starting as a Board Member for Albion Neighbourhood Services in September 2016 and spending two months as a volunteer financial consultant for Gardens for Health International in Kigali, Rwanda. During my time in Rwanda, I figured out the when \u2013 it was now, and the how and the where were starting to formulate as well. Over the past 8 months, I\u2019ve tried to formalize the answers to those questions, which ultimately led to the creation of FinanceYou.<\/p>\n
My goal for this organization is to put my knowledge to good use, by transferring it to other individuals, who typically wouldn\u2019t have access to the opportunities I have had, but have the drive and talent to pursue a career in the finance industry, in developing countries. My goal is to facilitate growth in human capital in these areas, through training programs that develop employees into professionals, who can excel in their roles and move upwards in their organizations.<\/p>\n
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