100 Huntley Street - 100 Huntley Street | September 17, 2024 | YES TV

Angie Peters is an inspiring and collaborative leader in Toronto's social sector. She spent 16 years as a senior executive in telecommunications before moving into the social profit sector to support initiatives investing in people and working towards the end of poverty. Angie has served as President and CEO of Yonge Street Mission for 10 years, and has since set the organization on a path toward realizing the end of generational poverty in Toronto in one generation. Prior to joining YSM, Angie founded and led ZOE Alliance Inc., a for-profit social enterprise that equipped and empowered village-based businesses in developing nations for sustainable growth. In 2024, Angie will become a published author with the launch of her new book, Just Act: We are the Solution to Poverty, an inspirational guide for people, businesses and community organizations concerned about poverty to develop a measurable action plan to help address poverty with effective initiatives while addressing barriers to success.