Canopy Life International
Abby Sheppard is a seasoned professional in development and communications with extensive experience in nonprofit management and member services. Currently serving as the Development and Communications Manager at Canopy Life International since June 2022, Abby has previously held various roles at BCM Georgia from December 2019 to June 2022, including Senior Advancement Manager and Development and Communications Manager. Abby's career began at Life Time - Healthy Way of Life, where roles ranged from Member Services Assistant Manager to Kids Activities Team Member between January 2013 and December 2019. Abby holds a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and Teaching from Samford University, graduating in 2017.
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Canopy Life International
Canopy Life International supports and implements educational and discipleship activities in East Africa, specifically the programs of Canopy Life Academy in Koma Hill, Kenya. Canopy Life Academy is a boarding school for vulnerable children in Kenya. We develop whole-hearted leaders to bring innovative solutions and businesses back to their rural communities. Less than 50% of Kenyan students will obtain a diploma or degree, and even these successful few face the insurmountable challenge of a 42% unemployment rate. Sadly, the education system is not equipping them with the skills or mindset they need to overcome these odds by creating jobs and opportunities for themselves. Canopy Life Academy gives vulnerable Kenyan children a place of peace and belonging where they can learn critical thinking, integrity and a bias towards action. We see a future where these children become godly innovative leaders who bring businesses and and solutions to their families and communities. Whether or not they attend college, Canopy Life students will have the skills to cultivate an idea to market, grow a healthy business and lead others with integrity. We believe a strong foundation of faith, family and business will equip these students to rise out of poverty and impact the African century.