Our Team
Board of Directors
Our volunteer Board of Directors are dedicated to supporting our team meet the mission and vision of Girl.Strong.
Treasurer
Lawrence Loh
Lawrence Loh is an avid physician leader and storyteller best known as the Medical Officer of Health who led Canada’s hardest hit region through the COVID-19 pandemic, but he is most proud of being a girl dad.
When he’s not working his day job and volunteering with Girl. Strong., he works with his wife to raise and empower his two daughters.
Based in Toronto, Lawrence completed his MD at Western University, an MPH from Johns Hopkins, and a graduate certificate in creative writing from Humber College.
His interests lie in addressing population health inequities and disparities, tackling
leadership barriers for equity deserving groups, and writing narrative prose and
screenplay that inspire and challenge stereotypes, especially those faced by East Asian women and girls.
Director of Communications
Alessandra Saccal
Alessandra Saccal is an award-winning business communicator with more than 25 years of experience leading corporate communications and public relations initiatives across both corporate and agency environments. A trusted advisor to executive teams and senior leaders, she brings deep expertise in crisis and reputation management, change management, employee engagement, and integrated communications. She has successfully developed campaigns and programs that build meaningful community connections through strategic public relations, cause marketing campaigns, and corporate giving initiates.
A passionate advocate for empowering girls and young women, Alessandra is honoured to serve on the Board of Directors of Girl. Strong. as Communications Director and Secretary for the 2026-2028 term. She believes that building confidence, self-esteem and providing a dedicated support network for girls can transform lives and build opportunities for future success.
Committed to continuous learning, Alessandra is currently pursuing a Master of Communications Management at McMaster University, with expected graduation in 2028. Beyond her professional life she is a creative writer who enjoys authoring poetry, short stories, and novels. She is also the proud mother of two children and a devoted dog lover.