Sara Ebenezer [she/her]

Rise on Boards+ | Cohort 3

Sara is a dynamic emerging leader with a multifaceted background that spans Fixed Income, Commodities, and Currencies, as well as consulting at a globally leading firm. Beyond her professional pursuits, she is deeply committed to social impact, exemplified by her role as the visionary founder of a youth-led organization dedicated to empowering underprivileged youth through financial literacy and career development.

Actively addressing social issues, Sara collaborates with Health Canada as an ambassador to combat food insecurity on university campuses. Furthermore, she has served on various advisory councils, advising the Minister of Education, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, and the Deputy Prime Minister on ways to enhance the lives of young people.

Sara’s active participation on the Health and Wellness Committee, where she advises university leadership, underscores her commitment to inclusive improvements for all students in health, wellness, and accessibility. Recognized as a Youth Accessibility Leader, she collaborates with the government to advance accessibility nationwide.

Her outstanding contributions have garnered both national and international acclaim, including the prestigious International Diana Award for young changemakers and the title of National Terry Fox Scholar. Additionally, Sara’s passion for the arts is reflected in her success as an internationally recognized poet and her enthusiasm for learning new languages, currently speaking five. Her journey continues to exemplify a commitment to excellence and positive change on a global scale.