The 2024-2025 WILA Team
Angelica Martin​
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Get ready to meet Angelica, the MBA maven with a heart as big as her dreams and President of WiLA! By day, she's navigating the corporate world, bringing her A-game as an accommodation consultant for giants like Amazon and the Yukon Government. But Angelica's story goes beyond the boardroom – she's a first-generation Canadian from a vibrant Spanish family, on a mission to uplift immigrant communities and help them thrive in the maze of healthcare, mental health, and employment. She has served as a director and member on several non-profit boards, including Open Arms Patient Advocacy Society and Boys & Girls Club of Yukon. WiLA’s mission, vision, and values resonate deeply with Angelica, and she is committed to encouraging an inclusive environment that welcomes the diverse experiences of women from all cultures and walks of life. One quote that summarizes Angelica’s approach to life, whether academic, professional, or personal: “I refuse to believe that you cannot be both compassionate and strong.” - Jacinda Ardern. Outside of work and the MBA program, Angelica is an avid traveler. She enjoys singing, playing sci-fi/fantasy RPG video games, doing casual variety reviews on YouTube, having meaningful conversations over a good meal, and fibre arts like crochet.
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Anh Than, VP Finance
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Everybody, meet Anh, a vibrant second-year MBA student and student affairs pro at TMU. By day, she orchestrates tours and events at the Student Learning Centre, (SLC). WiLA’s mission greatly resonates with Anh as she continuously aspires to give back to the community to support and empower women. She is driven to help others achieve their goals and make the most out of their student experience.
Before working at the university, Anh has worked at an ed-tech startup and has also spent 2.5 years teaching English in Seoul. Ask her anything about South Korea! If you catch Anh outside of campus, she’s most likely looking up her next travel destination or food adventure in the city!
Anh strongly resonates with the quote: “Success isn’t about how much money you make; it’s about the difference you make in people’s lives.” - Michelle Obama (Former First Lady of the United States)
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/anhthan/
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Astha Mali, VP Events
Astha Mali is a first-year MBA student and the VP of Events for WiLA. Astha has over 10 years of experience working in the design and the retail industries. She thinks, lives and breathes design and is inspired by looking at usual things with unusual eyes. Growing up in a patriarchal society in Nepal, Astha credits her family’s support and the education she received, which helped her become independent and enabled her to contribute to our society. She resonates with WiLA’s mission and is dedicated to fostering a supportive environment where women can thrive and achieve their dreams.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/astha-mali/
Aimee Ortega, VP of Sponsorship
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Aimee Ortega is a first-year MBA student and the VP of Sponsorship for WiLA. Aimee moved to Canada 7 years ago from Mexico. She works in Finance, and when not at work, loves spending time with her family and dogs. Aimee is an avid traveller, and her favourite food is sushi and Mexican food. Aimee loves helping people in need, and her community. “A helping hand can be a ray of sunshine in a cloudy world.”
One quote that summarizes Aimee’s approach to life: “It’s okay to admit what you don’t know. It’s okay to ask for help. And it’s more than okay to listen to the people you lead – in fact, it’s essential.”—Mary Barra.
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Leigh Allen, VP of Marketing
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Introducing Leigh-Ann Allen, a first-year MBA student and the VP of Marketing for WiLA. Leigh brings over 10 years of entrepreneurial experience successfully running her own business and a unique background as a former opera singer. WiLA holds a special place in Leigh’s heart, as it was a WiLA speaker event that first drew her to TRSM. She was deeply inspired by the intelligent, articulate TRSM female speakers, which became a key factor in her decision to pursue an MBA at this prestigious school. Outside of her studies, Leigh is an active community leader, chairing the TDSB Parent Council at her children's school. She also competes in Hyrox hybrid racing, loves backcountry skiing, and organizes charity concerts to benefit the Red Door Family Shelter. With a fondness for nature and the outdoors, Leigh resonates with Jane Goodall’s philosophy: “Only when our clever brain and our human heart work together in harmony can we achieve our true potential.” Leigh is driven by a commitment to making a meaningful impact, whether it be through leadership roles, athletic pursuits, or community involvement.