Trailblazing Women: Alesha Washington

Trailblazing Women: Alesha Washington

I grew up in Cleveland, where “grit” is a way of life. It’s the steel-forged resilience of a city that has seen its share of hardship. It’s a place where economic and political power is complicated by poverty, demanding that residents have incredible fortitude to survive. My life and work today are the result of those who wanted me to do more than just survive. Through their guidance, I carved out my own path in advocacy, and ultimately, philant…