About Nana

Nana Abraham is the author of "For Black Girls" a coming of age mentorship book that discusses identity, family relationships, health, and beauty while encouraging decision making, visioning, and goal setting for the future. Nana shares from her own life experiences growing up as a proud 'Torontonian' with West African roots.

Nana earned her B.A in psychology from York University in 2002 and has spent the last 20 years actively mentoring young women in many capacities. Currently she works for a Mission in the heart of Toronto. Her focus has been youth from Toronto's priority neighbourhoods. Nana has designed leadership-in-training curriculums for inner city programs. In addition she has volunteered and worked within the Toronto District School Board in different capacities during the last 20 years, giving support to students.

Nana has a passion for literacy, education and a desire to see young women use their gifts wherever they are called.