Amela’s journey from fleeing war-torn Bosnia as a child to building a successful 20-year career in Canadian finance shapes her deep commitment to empowering displaced girls through Refugee Girls Worldwide. Having lived across Europe and Asia, she brings a unique global perspective, supported by an MBA from Ivey Business School and a track record of leading impactful initiatives.

Now an entrepreneur, Amela channels her lived experience into ventures focused on healing, growth, and empowerment. She believes every girl deserves a future defined not by trauma, but by strength, opportunity, and hope.

Her work with Refugee Girls Worldwide is a profound extension of her life's purpose: ensuring that the scars of displacement do not define a destiny but instead inspire a future of strength, leadership, and hope.

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