Leading with Purpose

Meet Our Board Leadership

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The Leah Michelle Farquharson Foundation is guided by leaders who believe in faith, compassion, education, service, and community.

Our board provides responsible oversight, protects the Foundation’s mission, and helps ensure that every initiative honors Leah Michelle’s life and legacy.

Together, our leadership works to build meaningful partnerships, serve with transparency, and create opportunities that reflect the Foundation’s values of faith, courage, love, and hope.

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Leadership is not simply about holding a position. It is about serving with integrity, listening with compassion, and helping create a brighter future for others.

The Leah Michelle Farquharson Foundation

Governance and Stewardship

Our Board Leadership

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Our President, Secretary, and Treasurer work together to provide accountability, strategic direction, responsible stewardship, and mission-centered leadership.

President of The Leah Michelle Farquharson Foundation

President

Valrie Adams

Leah Michelle’s Mother • Nurse • Foundation Leader

As Leah Michelle’s mother, the Foundation’s President carries forward a deeply personal commitment to preserving Leah’s memory and building a lasting legacy rooted in faith, courage, love, compassion, and hope.

Her professional experience as a nurse strengthens her leadership through service, careful decision-making, empathy, and a commitment to the well-being of children, families, and the wider community.

She works with the Board to guide the Foundation’s vision, strengthen partnerships, oversee mission-centered initiatives, and ensure that the organization continues to grow with integrity and purpose.

Secretary of The Leah Michelle Farquharson Foundation

Secretary

Sashana Pusey

The Secretary supports the Foundation’s governance by maintaining official records, documenting meetings, organizing board communications, and helping preserve organizational continuity.

This role also supports clear communication, accountability, transparency, and the orderly operation of the Board.

Treasurer of The Leah Michelle Farquharson Foundation

Treasurer

Marsha Clarke-Liberus

The Treasurer supports responsible financial oversight, budgeting, reporting, transparency, and stewardship of the Foundation’s resources.

This role helps the Board make informed decisions and promotes sound financial practices as the Foundation continues to grow.

Our Commitment

How We Lead

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Integrity

We act honestly, responsibly, and consistently in every decision made on behalf of the Foundation.

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Transparency

We communicate clearly and remain accountable to our supporters, partners, donors, and community.

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Compassion

We lead with empathy, dignity, kindness, and genuine concern for the people and communities we serve.

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Collaboration

We believe meaningful impact grows when people and organizations work together toward a shared purpose.

Looking Ahead

Our Board Is Growing

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As the Foundation grows, additional board members and advisors may be appointed to provide specialized experience, strengthen community partnerships, and support the organization’s long-term development.

We value individuals who share our commitment to faith, service, compassion, responsible leadership, and meaningful community impact.

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Future Leadership Opportunities

Board Service Governance, oversight, stewardship, and strategic guidance.
Advisory Support Specialized professional and community insight.
Committee Leadership Support for approved events, outreach, and future initiatives.

Serve with Purpose

Help Us Carry Leah’s Legacy Forward

Join a community committed to honoring Leah Michelle through hope, education, kindness, partnership, and service.

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ABOUT THE FOUNDATION


Honoring Leah Michelle's legacy through faith, compassion, education, service, and community engagement.
754-225-5316

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A Legacy of Faith, Courage, & Love.

“Every act of kindness, every volunteer, every partner, and every gift helps carry Leah Michelle's legacy forward and creates new opportunities for hope, compassion, and community.”

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