MY Name is rapha, i’m a producer, STORYTELLER, ex-tennis player, sister, daughter, french speaking canadian living in the US, and so much more.
Welcome to my life
I was born in Montréal, Canada. I have been playing tennis since the age of 4. In January 2014, I moved to Spain with my little brother to play tennis in hope to become the best player I could be. My hard work and sacrifices paid off— in November 2017, I was offered a full scholarship at the University of Portland. I graduated in fall of 2021 with a bachelors in Organizational Communication with a Minor in Innovation. I currently work as a Producer at Blue Ox Films. I use storytelling as a vehicle for change, advocacy, and an outlet to share my creativity with the world. My goal is to share stories I wish I had heard when I was a little girl with big dreams.
Great stories demand bold execution, and behind every great story is an even greater team
Education
High School Diploma
Académie les Estacades
Class of 2017
B.A. Organizational Communication / Minor in Design & Innovation
University of Portland
Class of 2021
Acknowledgements & Volunteering
University of Portland Athletics, Student Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC) Vice- President
Sit on the leadership board for the University of Portland Student Athlete Advisory Council, organize weekly discussion on Diversity, Equality, Inclusion Topics. University of Portland representative on the WCC SAAC counsel.
University of Portland Athletics, Student Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC)
Women’s tennis team representative; plan events for student-athletes; learn and organize on behalf of DI student athletes at UP, in the WCC and NCAA.
Pilots Talk Organizer
Create weekly discussion for all student-athletes on various Social Justice Topics.
University of Portland Diversity, Inclusion Committee (DIC)
Sit on the LGBTQIA+ sub committee, organizes campaigns, events and workshops for the whole campus community.
Speaker on MLK & Diversity Dialogue for the University of Portland
“Our Lives Begin To End The Day We Become Silent About Things That Matter” - MLK
While studying towards my communication degree, I have found a great passion for advocating for Social Justice and public speaking. Being involved in multiple Diversity, Equity, Inclusion committees on my campus has allowed me to use my voice and demand change.
Features
The Virago Project—This Is Me: Raphaelle LeBlanc Reflects On Race, Class, Privilege, and Life
“The reason why I am saying all this is that although I was highly privileged, I struggled because like everyone else, life surprised me, scared me, challenged me, and yet I still live.”
University of Portland Beacon—OPINION: The fight is not slow, it is long
“Because we did not come this far, to only come this far. Until we see a future where QTBIPOC rights are recognized as human rights, and females becoming president is not considered out of the ordinary, you will hear us fight.”
