From Book-Keeper to President: The Story of President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf

In this first episode of a series of conversations on Transcending Boundaries, H.E. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, a trailblazer, a beacon of resilience, and a global icon of leadership and empowerment shares among other things, the untold stories of her rich and vast heritage, being the first woman president on the African continent; steering her country from the aftermath of a brutal civil war to stability and growth and why she believes Africa is breaking boundaries globally, pushing barriers in so many ways.Transcending Boundaries is a podcast hosted by Reeta Roy, President and CEO of the Mastercard Foundation, which features intimate conversations with exceptional leaders. Each episode explores value-based leadership by diving deep into the lives of extraordinary people who have changed their communities, their countries, and the world for the better. Learn more here: https://mastercardfdn.org/en/transcending-boundaries-podcast/-------------------------------------------------The Mastercard Foundation is a registered Canadian charity and one of the largest foundations in the world. It works with visionary organizations to advance education and financial inclusion to enable young people in Africa and Indigenous youth in Canada to access dignified and fulfilling work. Established in 2006 through the generosity of Mastercard when it became a public company, the Foundation is an independent organization separate from the company, with offices in Toronto, Kigali, Accra, Nairobi, Kampala, Lagos, Dakar, and Addis Ababa. Its policies, operations, and program decisions are determined by the Foundation’s Board of Directors and leadership.