Leigh-Ann A. Buchanan, Esq., is the founding Executive Director of Venture Café Miami where she works to enhance growth, increase diversity and inclusion, access and greater connectivity within Miami’s innovation community. VCM’s programming has attracted over 10,000 attendees during its first year, resulting in content partnerships with 300+ organizations and 450+ free educational sessions. She is the founder of the Nyah Project, a fellowship program that develops diverse youth leaders from underserved communities through transformative experiences abroad.