Leanne Alaman has an extensive background supporting youth to empower themselves and find fun, freedom and passion. She facilitated art classes with homeless youth at Drawbridge Expressive Arts, was head Art Instructor at UC Berkeley’s Explorer Camp, supported the success of the Landmark Forum for Teens and The Landmark Forum for Young people, and most recently worked as a mentor for former foster youth with mental illnesses at the Fred Finch Youth Center. Leanne is starting an MA program at Gaia University in Integrative EcoSocial Design with a focus on Education, specifically inventing a revolutionary new structure/curriculum for American schools that will improve graduation rates and leave youth confident, passionate, and compassionate global citizens.