Giving Back Magazine December 2019 | Page 42

Inspiration Who is Ascension Leadership Academy?  I n their quest to make the world a better place, Ascension Leadership Academy’s founders, Brad and Jenna Ballard moved to San Diego in 2016 to bring a new flare of personal development to the best city in the country. They believed that their emotional intelligence trainings could benefit the community on a fundamental level, and what they have been able to build in just 3 ½ years is unparalleled. They are honored to be a part of an educational community that gives back and builds a true sense of tribe. Since 2016, their students have collectively raised close to $2M for nonprofit organizations in and around San Diego County as a part of their giving back opportunities.  Ascension Leadership Academy (ALA) offers a series of transformational, experiential and somatic workshops that teach you how to be emotionally intelligent in every kind of relationship, scenario, opportunity and challenge in your life. Their 3 levels of curriculum support their students in mastering their leadership skills, unlocking their fullest potential, removing any lasting roadblocks and enhancing their greatest strengths. Brad and Jenna Ballard 42 GBSAN.COM | DECEMBER 2019