Katia Francesconi grew up in São Paulo, Brazil, and always knew that education was a priority for her. After seeing many impoverished children on the streets of her hometown, she felt it was her mission to make a difference through education. After graduating, Francesconi saved up money and traveled from South America to America to work on her English skills, and being in the U.S. only gave her more opportunities, which is what led her to create The Katia Francesconi Foundation. “I founded the Katia Francesconi Foundation with a deep conviction to make a positive impact on the lives of childre…
