Board of Directors

The women guiding our mission forward.

Educators, advocates, and changemakers committed to empowering the next generation of young women.

Tianna Boswell

Tianna Boswell

Founder, Executive Director

Meet Our Founder

Tianna Boswell is a community leader, youth advocate, social worker, and entrepreneur with more than 15 years of experience empowering young people, strengthening families, and creating opportunities for underserved communities across the Greater Toronto Area.

In 2016, Tianna founded I Am My Sister's Keeper, a mentorship and leadership program dedicated to supporting young women from marginalized communities as they navigate barriers to higher education, career exploration, and personal growth. Sponsored by Art Reach, the program was created from Tianna's belief that every young woman deserves access to mentors who reflect her lived experiences, celebrate her identity, and inspire her to pursue her full potential.

Tianna holds a Bachelor of Social Work from Toronto Metropolitan University and a Social Service Worker Diploma from George Brown College. Throughout her career, she has worked with youth and families in schools, community agencies, and outreach programs, supporting young people facing complex social, economic, and systemic challenges.

As an advocate for arts-based community development, Tianna believes creativity is a powerful tool for healing, self-expression, and social change. Driven by compassion, equity, and service, her mission is to ensure that every young woman has the support, opportunity, and confidence to dream boldly, lead courageously, and shape a future without limits.

"When young women are seen, heard, and empowered to tell their own stories, they don't just change their own lives—they transform their families, communities, and future generations."

— Tianna Boswell
Francesca Serwaa

Francesca Serwaa

Vice Chair & Director of Mental Health and Wellness

Francesca Serwaa is a psychotherapist (qualifying), social worker, and educator with nearly a decade of experience in mental health since 2016. Rooted in community work and informed by lived experience, she is passionate about helping individuals rebuild, restore, and reclaim their lives in the face of trauma and systemic barriers.

She is the founder of Ignite Counselling Services and Pathways to Reintegration. Her work centers on trauma-informed care and culturally responsive care, with a focus on practical, sustainable strategies that support long-term wellness across both individual client care and organizational settings.

Francesca's approach looks ahead to the future of mental health while integrating innovative practices that support lasting healing and resilience within communities.

Whitney Afranie-Frimpong

Whitney Afranie-Frimpong

Director of Education & Youth Development

Whitney Afranie-Frimpong is a dedicated educator and youth advocate with extensive experience supporting student success, mentorship, and social-emotional development. As a Grade 7/8 teacher, she is passionate about empowering young people through inclusive education, leadership, and meaningful relationships.

Whitney holds a Bachelor of Education from Lakehead University and an Honours Bachelor of Arts from the University of Toronto. She is committed to helping young women build confidence, discover their potential, and achieve their goals through mentorship and education.

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