About Us
L.E.A.F. is a non-profit organization that prepares and equips individuals and families for social and economic positioning through personal development, academics, fine arts, and financial literacy.​
This organization serves the need for equipping underserved communities with college readiness, financial literacy, and strong family systems. This is important because individuals and families have a lack of education, there are broken family systems, and minimal knowledge of financial literacy.
Our Mission
To strengthen individuals and families through community-based workshops, seminars, educational institutions, and mentoring programs.
Our Vision
In collaboration with community stakeholders, we will prepare and equip individuals and families for social and economic positioning through personal development, academics, fine arts, and financial literacy.
About our Founder/CEO
Tara Boddie is the visionary founder and CEO of the Legacy Education & Arts Foundation (L.E.A.F.), a faith-driven nonprofit based in Central Florida. With over 20 years of experience in education, counseling, consulting, and ministry, Tara has dedicated her career to empowering youth and families to achieve what she calls a “fulfilled life”.
A native of Atlanta, Georgia, Tara graduated from Spelman College with a Bachelor's degree in Secondary Education, earned a Master's degree in Counseling from Cambridge College in Boston, MA, completed an EdS. from the University of Georgia in Counseling Supervision, and is currently in the dissertation phase of her Doctoral Degree in Pastoral and Community Counseling from Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia. Her academic background laid the foundation for her multifaceted career as a certified counselor, life coach, motivational speaker, author, and youth minister.
Tara has helped students secure over one million dollars in college scholarships, emphasizing the importance of using one's gifts to serve the community . Her commitment to education and empowerment has been recognized with accolades such as the "Educator of Distinction" Award from the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation in 2016.
Tara's influence extends beyond education; she is also a talented playwright and actress, performing annually at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in Orlando, Florida . Her book, Marriage Is A Beautiful Thing, But I Wish I Would’ve Known, offers insights into building healthy marriages and families, reflecting her dedication to holistic personal development.
As a devoted wife and mother of three, Tara embodies the balance she advocates for in others. Her mission is to help individuals make peace with their past, maximize their present, and deepen their relationship with God, guiding them toward a life of purpose and fulfillment.