Therese Llorente
Therese Llorente
Passionate, focused, and mission-driven are some of the words used to describe Therese Llorente. As the National Board Chair for Learning Ally, Therese embodies the belief that all students have the right to equal opportunities in learning and education. In her role, she strongly advocates for equity in education and assists with fundraising activities. Therese believes that there has to be a dynamic, fundamental shift in the way we educate our students.
Therese comes from a professional background centered around the corporate environment. She formerly worked as an ESL teacher with Sony (Japan), was the director of business development with Shinwa Medical (Japan), and was a global sales manager for Geologistics. In these roles, she developed her passion for success, leadership abilities, and relationship-building skills. Her exposure to the business environment and local cultures on a global scale opened her eyes to higher possibilities and the importance of education.