Avesta AlaniAvesta Alani, born May 1995 is legally blind. She graduated with an Honours in International Development and Globalization with a Minor in Philosophy from the University of Ottawa in April 2017, and will graduate from Osgoode Hall Law School in Torono in April 2020. Avesta is a member of the Canadian National Institute for the Blind's national Youth Council for over 4 years, and has been advocating for disability issues for over 7. Avesta is the winner of the Celebration of People Award, and Spirit of the Capital Youth Award, among other notable achievements. Avesta has facilitated workshops to students, educators, parents and professionals in the field, and has presented at national conferences on disability advocacy. She worked with the National Education Association for Disabled Students as a consultant on disability programs. In her professional career, Avesta has worked with Pearson Education's legal team, and with Borden Ladner Gervais LLP. Read More Read Less